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Ted Cruz: “The principal source of revenue for Russia is oil and gas.”

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

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Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz Discuss US Foreign Policy, Iran, and Israel

Published | Video Starts at 1:39:34

In 2014, he invaded Ukraine, invaded Crimea. When Barack Obama was president, he invaded the southern portion. He did not invade the rest of the country. Why? And the reason is The principal source of revenue for Russia is oil and gas. And the natural gas pipelines run right through the country of Ukraine. And he didn't want to jeopardize his ability to get gas to Europe. Right. (1:39:34–1:39:39)

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