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Rand Paul: I can accept that premise. I think we could come together on that premise and then the question is how should they do…

On the recordJuly 31, 2011
I can accept that premise. I think we could come together on that premise and then the question is how should they do it? Should they do it by paying more taxes or maybe we can get the rich to pay more of their fair share by saying they should pay more for their benefits.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul discusses the idea of the wealthy paying more, suggesting alternatives to tax increases.

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