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Ted Cruz: “What about the $6 billion in hostage payments?”

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

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Ted Cruz Questions Biden Official On The Middle East

Published | Video Starts at 03:23

Did that make us more safe or less safe? The US Is not flowing money to Iran, Senator. What about the $6 billion in hostage payments? Not a penny is moved. And money's not fungible. They can't put that up for credit. Credit facilities. Not a penny is moved. You're aware you're under oath? I am. (03:23–03:27)

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