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Ted Cruz: “That was called Plan Colombia.”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 14:53

And the American military came into Colombia and just all but eradicated the terrorists. Came in with incredible force and effectiveness, but did it hand in hand with the partnership of the Colombian government That was called Plan Colombia. And I said, follow that model. We will work hand in hand with you. And I got to tell you, both the defense Minister and the foreign minister, and then … (14:53–14:56)

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Asserts that the U.S. military intervention in Colombia was known as Plan Colombia.

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