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On the recordJanuary 26, 2023
if we are going to sanction people for their belief and their sort of nationalist version of the world, then we will not have any discussion between people or any legislative exchange.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator Paul warns that sanctions hinder dialogue and legislative exchanges.

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