Ted Cruz: “If you look at the Declaration of Independence, which was…”

“Didn't many of our framers and founders risk their lives and fortune for this cause of freedom? Did she forget that part? Or maybe a product of, you know. Yeah, If you look at the Declaration of Independence, which was signed July 4, 1776 by 56 men. They pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honors, and most of them lost their lives, most of them lost their fortune. but. But not a one of them lost their honor. In fact, they brought into fruition, I think, the greatest country in the history of the world.” (06:49–07:08)

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