【】He said, "Congratulations."

There are many appropriate responses to when someone is sharing a difficult situation his or her life. To congratulate that person is not one of them.。

Sen. Ted Cruz squared off against Sen. Bernie Sanders in a CNN debate over the future of the Affordable Care Act Tuesday night. And, unfortunately, when Cruz was asked a question by an audience member who suffers from multiple sclerosis, he chose the wrong response.。

He said, "Congratulations."。

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Oh, Ted. That's not what you say.。

Cruz brought many cringe-worthy moments to national attention during the course of his failed presidential campaign, such as elbowing his wife in the face and valiantly attempting to kiss his daughter.
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He has certainly not changed after the election cycle. 。

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He has certainly not changed after the election cycle. 。

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