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Rand Paul: “In the days after the fight, you said, and I quote…”

Featuring: Rand Paul, Republican | U.S. Senate from Kentucky

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Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin's fiery exchange at confirmation hearing

Published | Video Starts at 13:50

I'm glad you guys are friends now and that you've reconciled, but really, it doesn't. Get to the real point whether or not you think violence is the way we settle things. The. In the days after the fight, you said, and I quote, sometimes people just need to be punched in the face. Is that still your opinion? That political disputes can sometimes and often only be resolved by violence? No, I don't always agree with that. I don't believe in political violence. (13:50–13:55)

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