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Ted Cruz and Tulsi Gabbard Discuss Alleged Obama Administration Hoax and Major Legislative Victories

Published | Video Starts at 36:54

By the way, starting next year, July 4th of next year, the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, every child in America will have a personal investment account. Every newborn child will have it seeded with $1,000. Parents, family, employers can contribute up to $5,000 a year in a tax advantaged account. All of that money is invested in The S&P 500 is invested in the stock market. That enables every kid to enjoy the incredible benefits of compound growth which will transform our kids. (36:54–37:02)

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