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Rand Paul: “I don't like the idea that the people making the decisions in Government are also receiving money and are now conflicted…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
I don't like the idea that the people making the decisions in Government are also receiving money and are now conflicted in their interest.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul expresses concern over government officials' financial conflicts of interest.

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