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Ted Cruz: “The answer was essentially none [regarding violence].”

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

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I will tell you, I asked the justice Minister, I asked the head of the prison, who was also with me and giving me the tour, I said, you know, I asked art, how much violence do you have? The answer was essentially none [regarding violence]. That, and you could see it. I mean, given that, the why is. That they're afraid of the consequences. Like, explain the logic behind the reason why there's virtually none. (13:22–13:25)

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