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Rand Paul: “This whole idea that we can recapitalize markets by merely turning on the printing presses and increasing credit is a…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
This whole idea that we can recapitalize markets by merely turning on the printing presses and increasing credit is a total fallacy.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Paul criticizes the notion of solving economic issues through increased credit.

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