On the recordMay 3, 2022
The U.S. Government. Are you familiar with McNamara, the Pentagon Papers? Are you familiar with George W. Bush and the weapons of mass destruction (WMD)?
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congress.govRand Paul: “The U.S. Government. Are you familiar with McNamara, the Pentagon Papers? Are you familiar with George W. Bush and the…”
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Senator Paul cites historical examples of government disinformation.
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