Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 23, 2023
secrecy is the ultimate mode of regulation . . . for the citizen does not even know that he or she is being regulated.
Said by
Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator Paul highlights the dangers of excessive government secrecy.

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