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Rand Paul: I am not a protectionist. I am not an isolationist. I am for openness, travel, trade. I vote consistently that way, so…

On the recordJune 13, 2001
I am not a protectionist. I am not an isolationist. I am for openness, travel, trade. I vote consistently that way, so the term 'isolationist' does not apply to the policies that I am talking about, because I am probably for more openness in trade and travel than most anybody in this body.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Discussing his stance on trade and travel in response to accusations of isolationism.

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