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Rand Paul: Some of us believe more in the ability of government to cure problems and some of us believe more in the ability of…

On the recordJune 20, 2011
Some of us believe more in the ability of government to cure problems and some of us believe more in the ability of private charity to cure these problems.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Paul contrasts differing beliefs on government versus private charity in solving issues.

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