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Ted Cruz

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Ted Cruz is a United States Senator from Texas, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Cruz gained national prominence during his 2016 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He is known for his conservative positions on issues such as healthcare, immigration, and tax reform. Cruz has been a vocal advocate for limited government and has often positioned himself as a defender of constitutional rights.

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Jan 29, 2013

So let me make sure I understand that right. This deer rifle, which is entirely legal and is used by millions of Americans, is sold in the identical caliber as the so-called assault weapons ban.

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Jan 29, 2013

In your judgment, stricter gun control laws would prove effective in limiting crime.

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Jan 29, 2013

Except for its prohibition on slavery, the Constitution limits only actions of Government, not individuals.

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Jan 29, 2013

Unfortunately, in Washington, emotion I think often leads to bad policies.

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Jan 29, 2013

The Constitution, in fact, creates a limited Federal Government. It separates powers among branches of the Federal Government, and it preserves State power against Federal power.

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Nov 7, 2012

I do not think we should be raising taxes, especially when the country is on the brink of a recession.

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