I think he has a tough job. He has a lot of new members. So even though I disagree with his answers and his programs, I sort of have a bit of sympathy for him trying to put them all together and get something passed.
Ron Paul
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Well, it raises the debt limit. And I have made too many promises that I wouldn't raise the debt limit. I have never voted for the appropriation bill and I have been worried about our spending for many, many years, if not decades.
I think the issue of war is so important on principle, because it's such a deadly issue. But it's also a major economic issue.
I served five years in the military. I have had a little experience. I have spent a little time over in the Pakistan/Afghanistan area, as well as Iran. But I wouldn't wait for my generals. I'm the commander in chief. I make the decisions…
I think faith has something to do with the character of the people that represent us, and law should have a moral fiber to it and our leaders should.
I don't think there's an authority to take money from poor people in this country and give it to rich dictators around the world.
I don't think that the fact that he is now dead automatically makes us a lot safer. That's -- that's my point.
This is the opportunity for us to come home, and I believe the American people agree with me on that.
I don't think that the fact that he's now dead automatically makes us a lot safer. That's my point.
It cost 10 years, invading two or three countries, killing a lot of people, 5,000-plus American lives cost, a trillion dollars, to go after one guy? And we're supposed to now feel a lot safer?