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Ted Cruz calls for elections in Venezuela after ‘positive’ U.S. oil deal

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tells Meet the Press Venezuela needs to have “democratic free elections” after the U.S. announced an oil deal with the country, which Cruz says could have a “very positive impact on gas prices.”

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Ted Cruz calls for elections in Venezuela after ‘positive’ U.S. oil deal
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