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Ted Cruz: “Two thirds of all new jobs in the economy come from small…”

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

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Discussing Limited Government with Blogger Matt Dowling

Published | Video Starts at 05:03

The truth of the matter is the only place jobs come from is private entrepreneurs putting capital to work to meet needs, to step out and create businesses, to grow businesses and provide jobs and opportunity. Two thirds of all new jobs in the economy come from small businesses. And yet this administration is trying to dramatically raise taxes on small businesses. Obamacare is dramatically driving up costs on small businesses. The regulatory agencies and the EPA are strangling small businesses with additional costs. (05:03–05:08)

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