Ted Cruz: “The Save America Act says that when you register to vote in…”

“That is why I am here today, on this very floor, urging the members of this body to pass The Save America Act says that when you register to vote in a federal election, you must provide proof that you are a citizen of the United States and you must provide photo ID to vote. In simple terms, that's it. This is not some radical, politicized or weaponized piece of legislation designed to restrict Americans from voting. It is a common sense measure that protects the integrity of our elections.” (03:26–03:40)

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