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Rand Paul: 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…

On the recordJuly 31, 2011
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.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul reflects on the impact of the debt ceiling debate, noting a shift in public focus towards spending cuts.

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