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Ted Cruz: “The government of Sudan gave in [to international pressure]…”

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

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While Miriam Ibrahim had her legs and leg ironed. She was in the mud giving birth in leg irons. Now, during the Obama administration, I repeatedly spoke … The government of Sudan gave in [to international pressure] and released [Miriam Ibrahim]. … spoke out. The Pope spoke out in defense of Miriam Ibrahim. You know who wouldn't speak out in defense of her? Who is that? Barack Obama. Yeah. (13:06–13:12)

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Asserts that international pressure led to Sudan releasing Miriam Ibrahim.

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