… consequential, which is that I've been calling for the recognition of a new nation in Africa, Somaliland. And I'm the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa. And The Chinese Communist Party is very, very unhappy with me for [calling for the recognition of Somaliland]. doing so. And so they have been blasting me this week for daring to stand up to China and Africa. Well, here's a spoiler alert. (01:30–01:34)
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Asserts that the Chinese Communist Party is displeased with Ted Cruz's actions regarding Somaliland.
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