Ted Cruz: “The President recently issued an executive order…”

“Thank you. Mr. Lejerfo. I want to ask you some questions about the Muslim Brotherhood. The President recently issued an executive order establishing that it is the policy of the United States to cooperate with its regional partners to eliminate the capabilities and operations of Muslim Brotherhood chapters designated as foreign terrorist organizations. because their, quote, activities threatened the security of American civilians in Levant and other parts of the Middle east, as well as the safety and stability of our regional partners.” (00:06–00:33)

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