Ted Cruz: “Iran over the last 40 years has murdered nearly 1,000…”

“I would not, not support a major and extended invasion in Iran. This is very different. These are targeted but, but very consequential strikes to take out a very direct threat. Iran over the last 40 years has murdered nearly 1,000 Americans. 1,000Americans that they have been the leading state sponsor of terrorism for 47 years. Hamas gets 90% of its funding from Iran. Hezbollah does to the Houthis do too twice.” (02:36–02:46)

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