I think if you have a two-story office and you hire someone who’s handicapped, it might be reasonable to let him have an office on the first floor rather than the government saying you have to have a $100,000 elevator.
Meaning of the quote
If a company has a two-floor office and hires someone with a disability, it can make sense to give them an office on the first floor instead of spending a lot of money on an expensive elevator. The government shouldn't force companies to do this if there's a simpler solution that works for everyone.
About Rand Paul
Rand Paul is a U.S. senator from Kentucky and a member of the Republican Party. He has described himself as a constitutional conservative and a supporter of the Tea Party movement, with libertarian views similar to his father, former presidential candidate Ron Paul. Rand Paul was a candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination and has been one of President Trump’s top defenders in the Senate.
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I think if you have a two-story office and you hire someone who’s handicapped, it might be reasonable to let him have an office on the first floor rather than the government saying you have to have a $100,000 elevator.
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