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Ted Cruz: ““When a young person turns 18 and looks at an account that has been growing alongside them their entire life, capitalism…”

On the recordOctober 9, 2026
“When a young person turns 18 and looks at an account that has been growing alongside them their entire life, capitalism is no longer an abstract concept.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Sen. Cruz's remarks at the White House announcement.

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