On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
Anyone who wishes to equate poverty with death must go to the third world to do so. Anyone wishing to equate poverty with death must seek out socialism and tyranny.
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congress.govRand Paul: “Anyone who wishes to equate poverty with death must go to the third world to do so. Anyone wishing to equate poverty…”
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Paul argues that poverty in America should not be compared to third-world conditions.
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