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Ted Cruz: “Iran has been the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism…”

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Sen. Ted Cruz on Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war

Published | Video Starts at 00:34

I think President Trump was exactly right to act to protect America and protect America from the threats posed by Iran. The reason President Trump launched this military attack on Iran is because for 47 years, Iran has been the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism for 47 years. The Iranian regime has killed nearly 1,000Americans. They've provided over 90% of the funding to Hamas, Hezbollah, to the Houthis. (00:34–00:46)

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