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Ted Cruz: “Trey's law would not have been a law in Missouri, Elizabeth…”

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

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Trey's Law—Protecting the Victims of Child Sex Abuse

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Right. But, but your life and your experience, no one should take away, particularly from a child, the ability to tell your story. And I'll tell you, look, Trey's law would not have been a law in Missouri, Elizabeth, without your leadership. It would not have been a law in Texas. It would not have been a law. I mean, you have devoted a lot of time to fighting for this nationwide. Yeah. And I hope to get back to my day job eventually. (34:11–34:19)

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