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Ted Cruz Booed by Middle Eastern Christians, Walks Off Stage after Insulting Audience

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), giving a speech to a group called "In Defense of Christians" in Washington, DC, said that "Christians have no greater ally than the Jewish state,” which was met with groans from the audience. He immediately followed with, "Let me say this. Those who hate Israel hate America," which drew an even stronger negative reaction.