Political Quotes

On the recordJune 11, 2025
I’m arguing from a true belief and worry that our country is mired in debt and getting worse, and they choose to react by uninviting my grandson to the picnic.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Paul links his opposition to Trump's policies with the rescinding of the picnic invitation.

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