Ted Cruz: “A 20% drop in drug overdose deaths all over the country.”

“And you look at the success from a 99% drop in illegal border crossings to a 20% drop in murder rates all over the country to A 20% drop in drug overdose deaths all over the country. You look at the economy, gas prices dropping from $6 a gallon to $2 a gallon. That is a staggering victory for the American people.” (01:57–02:16)

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