Ted Cruz: “Iran lost [a 12-day war].”

“And in many ways I think this is the consequence of losing a war that, that, you know, sometimes in today's political world we think … Iran lost [a 12-day war]. … you are an Islamist dictator. Your staying in power is predicated on convincing your citizenry you are omnipotent, you are unbeatable. There is no hope in rising up Because I cannot be beaten.” (49:14–49:17)

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