Rand Paul

For far too long, the United States government has been less than transparent in releasing information relating to its gold holdings.

It'd be nice for the American people to know whether or not the gold is there.

If I were in charge, I would allow people, if they are not wanted for crime, have not committed a crime, and they've been living here in a reasonable fashion, if they wanted to work, I'd allow them to have work permits. But I wouldn't give…

We won the last election by complaining about Democrats’ policies, which gave us high prices. Tariff lovers will be forced to explain the persistence of high prices.

People are very unhappy in Kentucky with those votes.

Tariff lovers will be forced to explain the persistence of high prices.

I’m the national spokesman and lead author of the right-to-work bill. Her support for the PRO Act, which would not only oppose national right to work but would pre-empt state law on right to work — I think it’s not a good thing.

The pursuit for peace should be that of the Israelis and the Palestinians. I thought we voted for America First.

If you forever hold money, that's probably not constitutional.

I still don't think tariffs are a good idea. International trade has made the entire world incredibly prosperous.

rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate requires each committee to adopt rules to govern the procedure of the committee and to publish those rules in the Congressional Record not later than March 1 of the first year of…

reserving the right to object, once again, we are asked to extend the flood program without any reforms to protect the taxpayers. Like many Federal programs, the flood program is well-intentioned, but it may very well be the best real-life…

reserving the right to object, the argument is made that this is not a gift; this is not subsidized insurance. Well, if it weren't subsidized insurance and if it were a market price for insurance, it wouldn't lose $16 billion a year. By…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. The Senator from Colorado.

I call up my amendment No. 3352 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. PAUL] proposes an amendment…

well, we have arrived. We are here at last, another government shutdown averted. The government will remain open. I am not sure if that is good news or bad news. People need to know, yes, the government will stay open, and it will not be…

Reserving the right to object, let the record show that what I have offered is a way to limit government insurance to regular people of modest income but to say rich people with beach houses shouldn't have government-subsidized insurance…

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard. The Senator from New Hampshire.

in reserving the right to object, the U.S. Post Office faces drastic financial losses. Last year, they lost $6.5 billion. They are on target this year to lose $9.5 billion. We should return these nominees and give President Trump the…

reserving the right to object, no one disputes that drones flying in airspace could be a danger, that drones flying over the Super Bowl could be a danger, that drones flying over military bases could be a danger. That is why it is illegal…

we are currently considering the Defense authorization bill. We have considered this most years annually for many decades. Typically, though, we will have a robust debate, we will have amendments offered, and we will try to have…

I just object to what has been against the law for over 100 years, and that's using the Army.

I will not support and will not vote to use the military in our cities. I think it's a terrible image.

--what has been said here is untrue. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senate will be in order. The Senator from Kentucky has the floor.

Sometimes in Washington, memories get clouded and foggy, even after a week. The Senator from North Carolina will remember that he objected to aid in North Carolina. He objected to small business loans. He objected to them simply because…