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Rand Paul: “I have greater respect for the American people than you do. I think the American people can figure out the truth.”

On the recordMay 3, 2022
I have greater respect for the American people than you do. I think the American people can figure out the truth.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Senator Paul expresses confidence in the public's ability to discern truth.

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