Rand Paul: “With regard to the idea of whether or not you have a right to health…”

On the recordMay 10, 2011

With regard to the idea of whether or not you have a right to health care, you have to realize what that implies.

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Rand Paul argues that claiming a right to health care implies conscription and slavery.

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Rand Paul: “With regard to the idea of whether or not you have a right to health care, you have to realize what that implies.”