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Tim Burchett: “Trust but verify, that’s what Reagan said.”

On the recordJuly 27, 2026
Trust but verify, that’s what Reagan said.
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Tim Burchett
Republican · Tennessee
Source
dailycaller.com
Jul 27, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Referencing a principle related to surveillance and trust.

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