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Ted Cruz: “Iran is the number one funder of terrorism worldwide and has…”

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

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Big Victories in Iran, More Risks of Terrorism at Home and Tucker & Dems Both Attack Trump

Published | Video Starts at 16:32

What can you tell us about that and the concern that people have all over the world now for what this, with the reactions happening from these Muslim extremists. Well, Islamists are taking this time to engage in acts of violence, … Iran is the number one funder of terrorism worldwide and has been for 47 years. … off. But we need full capacity to protect ourselves at a time that is dangerous. I believe what the Democrats are doing is reckless and I pray that it does not lead to it. (16:32–16:37)

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Asserts that Iran has been the leading funder of terrorism globally for 47 years.

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