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Remember when GOP Sen. Ted Cruz said, 'Let’s stop attacking pedophiles' during a Congress speech?
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway Cruz's statement has been noted by local sources, including LGBTQ Nation.
A recent congressional speech by Sen. Ted Cruz has drawn attention. During a hearing on crime in cities, Cruz made a statement that appeared to be a mistake.
He suggested that people should stop attacking pedophiles. This comment was made in response to a call for bipartisan agreement from Sen. Cory Booker.
Cruz's statement has been noted by local sources, including LGBTQ Nation. The context of the speech was a discussion on the current president's actions to address crime in cities. Further details on the speech and the hearing are available from the source.
The incident has been reported as a moment of misspeaking by the senator. For more information on the congressional hearing and Cruz's statement, readers can refer to the original source.
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Category: rights Published: August 10, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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