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Ted Cruz
stated on March 16, 2013 in a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference:

Says the Democrats told the Catholic Church that they’ll use federal powers to shut down church charities and hospitals if the church doesn’t change its beliefs.

By Sue Owen • March 28, 2013
Chain email
stated on February 19, 2012 in an email:

Says Texas retained the right to have a navy when it joined the United States.

By Sue Owen • April 4, 2012
Susan Combs
stated on November 15, 2011 in a statement:

On advancing state money for a Formula One race

By Sue Owen • November 28, 2011