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Rand Paul

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Rand Paul is an American politician and physician currently serving as the junior United States senator from Kentucky, a position he has held since January 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he is known for his strong libertarian views, advocating for limited government and individual liberties. Throughout his tenure, Paul has focused on issues such as healthcare reform, fiscal responsibility, and civil liberties, often challenging both Republican and Democratic leadership on various policies.

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Jul 11, 2023

I have been a vocal critic of the Saudis for years and led the effort to block billions in arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

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Jul 11, 2023

I have been a vocal critic of the Saudis for years and led the effort to block billions in arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

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Jul 10, 2023

The Saudis have demonstrated a relentless pattern of malign behavior ranging from the brutal killing and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi.

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Jul 10, 2023

I have been a vocal critic of the Saudis for years and led the effort to block billions in arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

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Jul 10, 2023

I see no constitutional power that suggests Congress should involve itself in golf.

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Jul 10, 2023

If members of the Senate wanted to express their outrage over Saudi Arabia in a meaningful way, I gave them an opportunity to do so.

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Jun 8, 2023

In his book 'Bureaucracy,' the economist Ludwig von Mises characterized the Federal bureaucracy as the 'straitjacket' paralyzing individual initiative, innovation, and overall societal improvement.

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Jun 8, 2023

In his book 'Bureaucracy,' the economist Ludwig von Mises characterized the Federal bureaucracy as the 'straitjacket' paralyzing individual initiative, innovation, and overall societal improvement.

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Jun 7, 2023

In his book 'Bureaucracy,' the economist Ludwig von Mises characterized the Federal bureaucracy as the 'straitjacket' paralyzing individual initiative, innovation, and overall societal improvement.

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Jun 1, 2023

The Biden-McCarthy debt deal will do nothing to avert the looming debt crisis. A debt deal that creates no limits to the debt accumulation over 2 years is not fiscally responsible and should be rejected. My amendment replaces the spending…

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Jun 1, 2023

I call up amendment No. 107 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. Paul] proposes…

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Jun 1, 2023

our national debt now stands at about $32 trillion. How did we get here? Whose fault is it? Republicans? Democrats? Well, the answer is, yes, both parties are at fault for different reasons. Republicans come to this floor and will come to…

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the following interns from my office be granted floor privileges until June 30, 2023: Maddie Jackson, Joseph Thoburn, Maddalena Wasinger, Brett Logsdon, and Mary Kate Barbee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question now occurs on agreeing to amendment No. 107. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called…

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Jun 1, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 107

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May 10, 2023

We are going to ban the cheaper form of buying your drug insurance. Why would we ban the cheaper form?

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May 10, 2023

I think there is a possibility, and I think that might be one complaint.

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May 10, 2023

We are angry. But why is it so obscure? Why is it different than electronics? Why is it different than buying a car?

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May 10, 2023

The great thing about capitalism is that supply and demand intersect, and you get the largest supply at the least cost when you allow capitalism to function.

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May 10, 2023

The lower the co-pay, the less the consumer cares about the price.

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May 10, 2023

A publicly traded company to promise to base their prices on bullying from a politician would actually be in breach of their fiduciary duty.

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May 10, 2023

We are all unhappy, but we have to be rational about what we are doing.

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May 10, 2023

We want lower prices, but if you want to mandate lower co-prices for things, you may well get the opposite.

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May 10, 2023

A publicly traded company to promise to base their prices on bullying from a politician would actually be in breach of their fiduciary duty.

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May 10, 2023

We are going to ban the cheaper form of buying your drug insurance. Why would we ban the cheaper form?

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