Political Quotes

Rand Paul: In order to blow them up, we don’t have to say that they’re armed or have drugs.

On the recordJune 2, 2026
In order to blow them up, we don’t have to say that they’re armed or have drugs.
Said by
Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky
Source
foreignpolicy.com
Jun 2, 2026

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the criteria for military strikes on boats.

Share

More from Rand Paul

Jul 29, 2026

For years, Americans were told a lab origin wasn’t just unlikely – it was dismissed outright by the very people funding and reviewing this research.

theguardian.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
Aug 5, 2026

The Constitution says that the declaration of war, the initiation of war, is a vote of Congress.

huffpost.com
Aug 7, 2026

To save Americans from what very well could be the largest tax increase imposed by a Republican Congress, I offer an amendment that strikes the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on an ever-changing list of countries.

dailycaller.com

Other voices in this conversation