Ron Paul

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“I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom, limited government, and minding our own business overseas. ”
Full Name
Ronald Ernest Paul
Desired Office
Party
Republican
Family Members
Wife: Carol Wells; Five Children
Birthdate
August 19, 1935
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Religion
Protestant
Education
MD, Duke University, 1967; BS, Gettysburg College, 1957
Professional Experience
Obstetrician-Gynecologist, 1968-1996; Air National Guard, 1965-1968; U.S. Air Force, Captain, 1963-1965; Author; Distinguished Counselor, Ludwig von Mises Institute
Political Experience
Representative, US House, Texas District 14, 1996-present; Libertarian Candidate for President of the United Satates, 1988; US Representative, Texas District 22, 1976-1977, 1979-1985;

Contact Information

Office Address
203 Cannon House Office Building
Washington DC, Washington, D.C. 20515 United States
Office Website
Office Phone Number
202-225-2831
Office Contact Link
Campaign Offices
3461 Washington Blvd #200
Arlington, VA 22201 United States
Campaign Website
Campaign Phone Number
703-248-9115
Campaign Email

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Candidate Responses

Opposes abortion rights "The right of an innocent, unborn child to life is at the heart of the Maerican ideals of liberty," his campaign web site states. "My professional and legislative record demonstrates my strong commitment to this pro-life principle."

Opposes constitutional amendment. On the House floor during debate, he said, "While I oppose federal efforts to redefine marriage as something other than a union between one man and one woman, I do not believe a constitutional amendment is either a necessary or proper way to defend marriage."

Opposed amending Constitution to ban same-sex marriage; however, opposes any federal marriage definition. Says states should not be forced to recognize another state's same-sex marriage law.

Voted against use of military force in Iraq and supports withdrawing troops from Iraq. However, opposed war spendiing bill that included a plan to withdraw most U.S. troops by March 2008.

"A nation without secure borders is no nation at all. It makes no sense to fight terrorists abroad when our own front door is left unlocked," he said on his campaign web site

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