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  • "The president has deemed this inexcusable, yet actions speak louder than words," said Mr. Paul, suggesting Mr. Obama was slow in taking the scandal seriously. "It is time for President Obama and his administration to act, and it is our duty as Americans to hold them accountable."

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  • Mr. Paul also said his celebrated 13-hour filibuster just two months ago over the possibility of an American being killed by a drone on American soil has gained new credence in the past week as voices across the political spectrum have accused the Obama administration of abusing its power and failing to live up to the president's campaign promise to rein in the executive branch and operate the "most transparent administration in U.S. history."

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