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There's a real danger when people get distracted by peripheral issues. They get distracted by democracy building. They get distracted about military conflicts. We need to focus on defeating jihadism.

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Ted Cruz
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: December 22
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Rafael Edward Cruz
Rafael Edward Ted Cruz
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