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Rand Paul: “I would argue that we have only tried it one way. We have got the stick and almost the majority of people who work for…”

On the recordMay 20, 2024
I would argue that we have only tried it one way. We have got the stick and almost the majority of people who work for you--everybody wants to use a stick.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Senator Paul criticizes the approach to China, suggesting it relies too heavily on punitive measures.

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