I was the only one in the Senate to oppose it. I actually filibustered for 13 hours against John Brennan.
Rand Paul: “I was the only one in the Senate to oppose it. I actually filibustered for 13 hours against John Brennan.”
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Paul reflects on his opposition to John Brennan's nomination as CIA Director.
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