On the recordMay 21, 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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congress.govRand Paul: “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…”
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Paul reflects on his vote against Trump's emergency powers for the wall.
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