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Colin Allred: “Ted Cruz opposed [the bipartisan bill]. He's had twelve…”

Featuring: Colin Allred, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 06:25

And so this is a common sense bipartisan bill, and it's one that would have helped Texas more than any other state. And I supported it. Ted Cruz opposed [the bipartisan bill]. He's had twelve years to help us secure the border, and he's done nothing. When I'm in the Senate, I will. You've also called for physical barriers at parts of the border where you feel experts say necessary. (06:25–07:31)

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Asserts that Ted Cruz opposed the bill and has not helped secure the border in twelve years.

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