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Rand Paul: “Remember what Bastiat said, 'when goods don't cross borders, soldiers will'.”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2024
Remember what Bastiat said, 'when goods don't cross borders, soldiers will'.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator Paul warns against protectionism and its consequences.

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