Ted Cruz: “If we don't act, much of [college athletics] is going away.”

“… ones and the Division 2 schools, the Division 3 schools, keeping the institution that is college athletics preserving. That is why it's called the Protect, Protect College Sports act because If we don't act, much of [college athletics] is going away. We have time for just a couple more questions. One of the things that is in this bill is it requires schools to cover medical costs. Yes.” (23:59–24:03)

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