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Rand Paul: “I maintain that capital can only come from hard work and savings, and I think that is an important distinction.”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
I maintain that capital can only come from hard work and savings, and I think that is an important distinction.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Ron Paul emphasizes the importance of hard work and savings for capital, not just credit.

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