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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

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Ron Paul believes bailouts hinder private investment and economic growth.

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