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Rand Paul: I think it is a mistake also, though, to scare the markets and to talk of default and say default will occur if we do…

On the recordMarch 28, 2017
I think it is a mistake also, though, to scare the markets and to talk of default and say default will occur if we do not have this vote immediately.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul warns against creating panic over potential default without immediate action.

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