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On the recordMay 22, 2024
I was one of the 12 Republicans who voted to rein in that power and that it was not an appropriate use. It was abuse of power.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul reflects on his vote against Trump's use of emergency powers.

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