Overheard on 'State of the Union':

Ted Cruz

"I think if we give him the chance, President Obama will sign legislation defunding Obamacare."

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)

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Candace Crowley

 "Excuse me, Sen. Cruz, but have you been smoking crack again?"

Candace Crowley, host of CNN's State of the Union.

Ted Cruz

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"Not ever, Candace. I prefer hashish. It really brings on a healthy appetite. Crack makes holes in your brain."

Sen. Cruz

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Candace Crowley

"If you really do believe the president will defund the Affordable Care Act, you already have holes in your brain, Sen. Cruz. It is his signature legislation—the defining moment of his presidency. He would never."

Ted Cruz

Candace Crowley

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"It is all part of our diabolical master plan to take over the United States, Candace. DEMOCRACY RULES! Protect the CONSTITUTION! PRY MY GUNS FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS."

Sen. Cruz

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Candace Crowley

"Are you sure you are not on crack? Are you slightly retarded then?"

Candace Crowley

Ted Cruz

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"MARRIAGE IS ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN! GIVE ME SOME OF THAT OLD-TIME RELIGION! WE ARE TAXED ENOUGH ALREADY! ALL WE NEED IS LOVE! BIG GOVERNMENT IS THE TOOL OF SATAN!"

Sen. Cruz

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Candace Crowley

"And I suspect you are a real expert on who is a tool, Sen. Cruz."

Candace Crowley