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Ted Cruz: “In Nigeria, the persecution of Christians has been nothing…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 06:50

We also just had this attack, as you mentioned in the at the beginning of the show, where 60 plus were murdered. Talk a little bit about this and what you're doing to stand up. Well, In Nigeria, the persecution of Christians has been nothing short of horrific. And I've spent my tenure in the Senate advocating for those who are being persecuted for their faith, advocating for Christians who are facing imprisonment and torture and murder. (06:50–06:56)

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Asserts that the persecution of Christians in Nigeria is extremely severe.

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