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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
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.'
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator Paul suggests limiting funds until performance is proven.

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