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Rand Paul: “It would at least give the people some say and there would be some check and balance.”

On the recordApril 13, 2011
It would at least give the people some say and there would be some check and balance.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator Paul emphasizes the need for public involvement in regulatory processes.

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