In the first part of an exclusive interview with The Daily Signal, Sen. Ted Cruz talks about why President Barack Obama won’t admit the United States is at war with radical Islam. Following his speech on national security at The Heritage Foundation, Cruz addressed the debate over banning Muslims from entering the U.S., whether France has gone too far in closing mosques, and how he believes we can go after the bad guys without sacrificing constitutional liberties.

>>> Watch Part Two: How to Win the Battle Against ISIS