Rand Paul to VFW: Keep the Peace not Police the World
Speaking at the Veterans of Foreign Wars 144th Natl Convention in Kentucky, Senator Rand Paul used the opportunity to highlight his opposition to foreign aid to oppressive regimes and using the military as the world’s policeman. Senator Paul was applauded and received standing ovations. (FULL VIDEO BELOW.)
For our country’s sake, certainly for our soldiers’ sake, America’s mission should always be to keep the peace not police the world #VFW
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) July 22, 2013
Press conference after the event covering the departure of Jack Hunter and other issues:
Common sense tells us that we probably shouldn’t be sending aid to military dictators or the Muslim Brotherhood #VFW http://t.co/r7fafJ3NCY
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) July 22, 2013
The Constitution is very clear. Congress is to declare war, not the President #VFW http://t.co/r7fafJ3NCY
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) July 22, 2013
Over 75% of Americans are against arming the Muslim Brotherhood, yet over 75% of the Senate voted to continue arming Islamic radicals #VFW
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) July 22, 2013
There is no greater priority for the Federal Government than the defense of the Constitution and the nation. #VFW http://t.co/r7fafJ3NCY
— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) July 22, 2013