Political Quotes

Rand Paul: I think a lot of the debate begins from a fundamental misconception of what sanctions can do and cannot do.

On the recordMay 24, 2022
I think a lot of the debate begins from a fundamental misconception of what sanctions can do and cannot do.
Said by
Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Senator Paul discusses misconceptions about the effectiveness of sanctions on Iran.

Share

More from Rand Paul

Jul 23, 2026

The Iran war has not been a success.

cbsnews.com
Aug 6, 2026

The next step will be when we send the referral over directly to the Department of Justice.

foxnews.com
Jul 29, 2026

That needs to be debated by the country. Is the knowledge of creating viruses that could kill the world worth the risks? And I don't think it is.

foxnews.com
Jul 29, 2026

I think he actually could do better in the hearing if he'd come forward and apologize for funding this research.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation