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Tan Parker: “This [CBDC] takes away liberty and freedom from American…”

Featuring: Tan Parker, Republican | Texas State Senate, District 12

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Discussion on Central Bank Digital Currency Opposition at Young Republicans National Convention with Senator Tan Parker

Published | Video Starts at 00:41

Well, because at the end of the day, the dollar is the reserve currency of the world and it needs to be protected in every way. And so I just think that this is a race to the bottom. I think This [CBDC] takes away liberty and freedom from American citizens. I think it is economically reckless. And I hope the Biden administration, the Democrats are in charge of the United States Senate, will recognize and put pressure on, on the administration not to allow this to go forward. (00:41–01:22)

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