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Ted Cruz: “In Texas, we overwhelmingly agree that taxpayer money…”

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

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Ted Cruz, Colin Allred answer questions about abortion during debate

Published | Video Starts at 01:33

In Texas, we overwhelmingly agree that late term abortions in the eighth and ninth months, that's too extreme. And I'll tell you, In Texas, we overwhelmingly agree that taxpayer money shouldn't pay for abortions. Unfortunately, Congressman Allred's voting record rejects that Texas consensus. He has voted in favor of striking down Texas law that gives parents the right to be notified and consent. (01:33–01:39)

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Asserts that Texans overwhelmingly agree that taxpayer money should not fund abortions.

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