“You don't have to win every fight. You don't have to fight every fight. But you DO have to stand for something.”
Source: #DefundPlannedParenthood: https://www.tedcruz.org/l/defund-planned-parenthood/ On Facebook September 29, 2015.
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“Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning.”
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