Ted Cruz: “The task force said it discovered evidence that, quote…”

“The State Department, quote, limited humanitarian relief to Christians relative to other populations and offered muted response to attacks on Christians compared to other groups. And at the State Department, The task force said it discovered evidence that, quote, preferential employment practices were afforded for those of non Christian religions while Christian employees, quote, were disfavored. And it continues to say it was particularly concerning that employees were less likely to be permitted leave for observation of certain Christian holidays as opposed to non Christian holidays.” (12:50–13:05)

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