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Rand Paul: Yes, they have been debasing currencies for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and it always ends badly.

On the recordFebruary 28, 2012
Yes, they have been debasing currencies for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and it always ends badly.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Paul warns about the historical consequences of fiat money and currency debasement.

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