Ted Cruz: “Highlight 50,000 Christians massacred since 2009, the single…”

“They have the authority to do it now. And, and look, I want to point out, you asked what people can do. Speak out. Highlight 50,000 Christians massacred since 2009, the single greatest mass slaughter of Christians anywhere in the world. And look, here's how Fox News put it. Quote, a diplomatic battle is being waged between leading Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Nigerian government officials.” (08:35–08:45)

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