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Rand Paul: Well, interestingly we've offered several compromises. I was part of a group that actually orchestrated a compromise…

On the recordJuly 31, 2011
Well, interestingly we've offered several compromises. I was part of a group that actually orchestrated a compromise called 'cut, cap and balance' which would have given the entire $2 trillion that the President requested in exchange for a balanced budget amendment.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul explains his stance on compromise regarding the debt ceiling and mentions a specific proposal he was involved in.

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