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Rand Paul: “Bailout begets bailout. It keeps private investment on the sidelines.”

On the recordJuly 20, 2009
Bailout begets bailout. It keeps private investment on the sidelines.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Ron Paul believes bailouts hinder private investment and economic growth.

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