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Ted Cruz: “Americans are hurting all over the country [due to identity…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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It is an infuriating example of propaganda. And let me go back to the stat that I read. More than 1 million illegal immigrants have stolen identities of Americans. And Americans are hurting all over the country [due to identity theft by illegal immigrants]. And the New York Times is saying, you too should have your identity stolen. You too should pay the price. You too should pay IRS bills that you don't owe because an illegal immigrant stole stole your identity. (17:14–17:21)

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Asserts that identity theft by illegal immigrants is causing widespread harm to Americans.

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