Rand Paul actually said...

"We are not going to obey the law, we are above the law, and we are just going to say it is not a coup."

"I do not think there is a valid argument for fighting secret wars without the permission of Congress."

"The public is not interested in a new war."

"we are in the process of becoming involved in a new war, in Syria, and there are many within the administration, which you will be part of, who argue for just doing this secretly, without votes; basic..."