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Ted Cruz: “It took Jimmy Carter to give us Ronald Reagan.”

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

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Ted Cruz Speaks at the American Principles Project Red, White, & Blue Gala

Published | Video Starts at 30:38

In 1979, our hostages were languishing in Iran for what ended up being 444 days while a president wrung his hands with impotence, not knowing how to respond yet. Here's the word of encouragement I'll give. It took Jimmy Carter to give us Ronald Reagan. And I am convinced the most long lasting legacy of Barack Obama is going to be a new generation of leaders in the Republican Party standing up and defending liberty and getting back to the values of this country. (30:38–30:43)

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Asserts that Jimmy Carter's presidency led to Ronald Reagan's election.

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