Rand Paul: “I think it is important also--and I would like to hear your comments with Assad, also, because it is the same sort of…”

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.

I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that.

I think there is possibility for a peace, but there are some in my party that don’t want any peace.

I think there's another legal question that the courts may have to decide upon, and that is whether or not a presidential pardon offers you complete immunity.