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Rand Paul: I think the sequester happens, and it will be in some ways a yawn, because the histrionics that are coming from the…

On the recordFebruary 18, 2013
I think the sequester happens, and it will be in some ways a yawn, because the histrionics that are coming from the president, saying, oh, we're going to shut down and get rid of meat inspectors, is anybody not going to stand up and call his bluff on that ridiculousness?
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator Rand Paul discusses the potential impact of the sequester and criticizes the president's claims about its consequences.

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