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Rand Paul: every regulation doesn't save lives. And, there is a point or a balancing act between when a regulation becomes…

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
every regulation doesn't save lives. And, there is a point or a balancing act between when a regulation becomes burdensome enough that our energy production is stifled.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul discusses the balance between regulation and energy production.

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