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Rand Paul: I think as we begin this hearing, to put it into context, we are facing this year a $700 billion deficit.

On the recordSeptember 19, 2017
I think as we begin this hearing, to put it into context, we are facing this year a $700 billion deficit.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Rand Paul highlights the significant deficit facing the country.

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