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Rand Paul: I've heard of many tragic cases of walking, talking, normal children, who wound up with profound mental disorders after…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2015
I've heard of many tragic cases of walking, talking, normal children, who wound up with profound mental disorders after vaccines. I'm not arguing vaccines are a bad idea. I think they're a good thing. But I think the parents should have some input. The state doesn't own your children, parents own the children and it is an issue of freedom.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul discusses parental rights regarding vaccination and mentions tragic cases he has heard about.

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