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Ted Cruz: “The only way to stop crime is to disarm law abiding…”

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

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And so this is an existential threat to Democrats who want to say we're helpless, we can't stop crime. And by the way, part of their message is The only way to stop crime is to disarm law abiding citizens. That, that, that, that gun control doesn't solve it, but locking up violent criminals does. And spoiler alert, that is what works in stopping violent crime. Then the Democrats have a massive challenge. (35:50–36:03)

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