Rand Paul actually said...
In some ways, yes. We didn't win the legislative battle. I didn't get what I want. But I would say that the public debate now, everyone comes up to me and says, whether they're with me or not, they say the debate now is all about cutting spending.
Context
Rand Paul reflects on the impact of the debt ceiling debate, noting a shift in public focus towards spending cuts.
07/31/2011