Rand Paul: “But when you prop-up policies that are bad, ultimately the consumer is…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2009

But when you prop-up policies that are bad, ultimately the consumer is hurt by these regulations because the market doesn't hold them in check.

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Ron Paul warns that poor policies can harm consumers despite regulatory intentions.

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Rand Paul: “But when you prop-up policies that are bad, ultimately the consumer is hurt by these regulations because the market…”