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Ted Cruz: Every word in Jimmy Carter’s 1977 energy speech was wrong

By Charlie Spiering

Published February 10, 2014 5:00am ET

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Ted Cruz: Every word in Jimmy Carter’s 1977 energy speech was wrong — During a Heritage Action speech on energy policy Monday, Sen. Ted Cruz told the audience that he re-read former President Jimmy Carter’s 1977 address to the nation on energy. “Why?” asked an audience member. “Because I’m a glutton for punishment,” Cruz jokingly replied. “It’s worth re-reading Carter’s speech because I’m pretty sure every single word […]

During a Heritage Action speech on energy policy Monday, Sen. Ted Cruz told the audience that he re-read former President Jimmy Carter’s 1977 address to the nation on energy.

“Why?” asked an audience member.

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