I would have only given you $2 billion or $3 billion. I would have said, 'Prove to me that you can do a good job.'
Rand Paul: “I would have only given you $2 billion or $3 billion. I would have said, 'Prove to me that you can do a good job.'”
On the recordMay 7, 2013
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Senator Paul suggests limiting funds until performance is proven.
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