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Rand Paul: “Even if only one department had to be done every year, it would still be, I think, a good idea.”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2018
Even if only one department had to be done every year, it would still be, I think, a good idea.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Rand Paul emphasizes the benefits of biennial budgeting despite the need for annual defense appropriations.

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