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Rand Paul: I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I'm willing to negotiate if the White House strips the massive $5 TRILLION…

On the recordJune 29, 2025
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: I'm willing to negotiate if the White House strips the massive $5 TRILLION, long-term debt ceiling increase and replaces it with short-term extensions tied to real spending reforms. Fiscal responsibility isn't a talking point. It's a principle.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky
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newsweek.com
Jun 29, 2025

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Rand Paul expresses willingness to negotiate on debt ceiling reforms.

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