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Rand Paul: When this debate ends, you will notice that I will not be shaking his hand tonight. I will not shake hands with someone…

On the recordOctober 18, 2010
When this debate ends, you will notice that I will not be shaking his hand tonight. I will not shake hands with someone who attacks my religion and attacks my Christian beliefs.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Rand Paul expresses his refusal to shake hands with Jack Conway due to perceived attacks on his faith.

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