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Ted Cruz: “I think it is enormously in America's interest to do what…”

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

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Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz Discuss US Foreign Policy, Iran, and Israel

Published | Video Starts at 1:06:01

What I'm saying on any military judgment is there needs to be a cost benefit analysis of what are the risks versus what are the benefits. In this instance, I think it is enormously in America's interest to do what Israel is doing right now. Take out Iran's senior military leadership and take out their nuclear capacity. That is benefiting America. And it is a good risk reward. I would oppose invading Iran and putting boots on the ground to topple the government. (1:06:01–1:06:10)

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Asserts that the U.S. should follow Israel's approach in targeting Iran's military leadership and nuclear capabilities.

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