Ted Cruz: “Western Europe, I think, is basically on a suicide pact…”

“I will say one of the amazing things that has happened in this military conflict is Europe has shown how much they have changed. And Western Europe, look, Western Europe, I think, is basically on a suicide pact. They have brought in such a massive Muslim immigration that the leaders in Western Europe are terrified to stand up, even against an ayatollah who is screaming death to America. They're terrified to stand up. I'm sure you've seen the meme online that shows Muslim countries standing with America and it lists every Arab country in the Middle East.” (13:15–13:34)

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