Donald Trump's call to prevent Muslims from entering the United States has provoked an international furore.
The American presidential candidate is drawing fire from Democrats and fellow Republicans for the proposal.
But one of his rivals for the Republican nomination, Ted Cruz, is refusing to criticize Mr Trump, even though he doesn't endorse the highly controversial idea.
IN: "I disagree…
OUT: …Islamic terrorism"
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Ted Cruz, a serving US senator, also praised the billionaire businessman for elements of his platform.
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OUT: …national security"
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