“You don't have to win every fight. You don't have to fight every fight. But you DO have to stand for something.”

—  Ted Cruz

Source: #‎DefundPlannedParenthood‬: https://www.tedcruz.org/l/defund-planned-parenthood/ On Facebook September 29, 2015.

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