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Ted Cruz: “I think your longstanding views are directly contrary to the…”

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

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Sen. Cruz Questions Nominee for Ambassador to Kuwait

Published | Video Starts at 11:36

So I was advocating for democracy in the Middle east. Doesn't mean that I support certain group but I support democracy. Well as I said, I think your longstanding views are directly contrary to the views and positions of President Trump and to the position of the United States. I for one am not going to be able to support your confirmation and I want to enter into the record this post in both the Arabic and English translation. (11:36–11:45)

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