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Rand Paul: “I would argue that instead of always choosing the Government, maybe we should not reward the bad ones.”

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
I would argue that instead of always choosing the Government, maybe we should not reward the bad ones.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Suggesting a reevaluation of U.S. support for foreign governments.

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