​ABOUT

Randal Howard Paul was born on January 7, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He is the son of Ron Paul, the former congressman of Texas.  Rand Paul attended Baylor University and Duke University Medical School and obtained his medical degree in ophthalmology.  He continued his medical career for 18 years until 2010. Rand Paul began his political career in 1994 when he founded the Kentucky Taxpayers United.   In 2011, he became the junior senator of Kentucky.  Rand Paul describes himself as a constitutional conservative.  As an experienced physician and a strong supporter of liberty, Rand Paul is running for the 2016 presidential election.

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"NO PRESIDENT HAS THE RIGHT TO SAY THAT HE IS JUDGE, JURY, AND EXECUTIONER." 
                                                                                                                                                   -Senator Rand Paul

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​ISSUES

Economy

• Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) should be enacted in the federal government just like it has been working for the state government.
• A balanced-budget amendment is a constitutional rule requiring that a state cannot spend more than its income. 

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Foreign Policy

• I’m proud to support Israel, America’s longtime friend and ally in the Middle East.
• It’s time we took a stand for Israel by standing up to the enemies of Israel, the enemies that murder Israeli citizens.

• The Founding Fathers understood the seriousness of war and thus included in our Constitution a provision stating that only Congress can declare war.

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Education

• I believe we must abolish Common Core and give control back to the states, localities and parents.​
• In order to compete with the rest of the world, our educational system needs innovation.

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Tax Reforms 

• ​​We are currently spending roughly $7 million per minute.
• We currently face a debt of over $18 trillion.
• We must cut spending in all areas, particularly areas that are better run by state and local governments.
• Cut taxes for the wealthy, successful businesses.

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Health Care

• As your President, one of my first acts would be to repeal the abomination that is Obamacare.
• ​I will ensure that free-market principles are applied to the American health care system​

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​Immigration

• I support a legal immigration process.
• ​I want to secure our border immediately.
• ​"Trust but Verify" amendment requires Congress to write and enforce a border security blueprint rather than relying on bureaucracies.

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