Ted Cruz: “We can come together and avoid a $4 trillion tax increase.”

“We can get widespread agreement on that. And then later, let's extend the tax cuts and unleash the American economy again. I think We can come together and avoid a $4 trillion tax increase. Whatever tactic we use, we've got to deliver results. That's my focus. I think it is critical that that part get done sooner than later.” (05:08–05:13)

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