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Rand Paul: “I don't personally trust the body of Congress to do what they say or any of their promises. That's why I would only…”

On the recordJuly 5, 2011
I don't personally trust the body of Congress to do what they say or any of their promises. That's why I would only trust it if we actually amended the Constitution to say you have to balance your budget.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul expresses distrust in Congress's ability to adhere to budget promises, advocating for a constitutional amendment for a balanced budget.

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