Ted Cruz: “If we don't act within five years there will be 30 to 50…”

“Millions and even tens of millions of dollars that they're losing. And as a result, every week you see another program cancel women's sports, cancel track and field, cancel Olympic sports. And I think If we don't act within five years there will be 30 to 50 competitive college football programs and all the rest go belly up. And that would be a travesty It'd be like a mini NFL. What does your legislation do to address all of these issues and related issues dealing with the pipeline that college sports are to athletic competitions in the Olympics?” (07:59–08:09)

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