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Rand Paul
@RandPaul
U.S. Senator for Kentucky | I fight for the Constitution, individual liberty and the freedoms that make this country great.
Bowling Green, KYrandpaul.comBorn January 7Joined November 2010

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The Senate just voted on my constitutional point of order. 45 Senators agreed that this sham of a “trial” is unconstitutional. That is more than will be needed to acquit and to eventually end this partisan impeachment process. This “trial” is dead on arrival in the Senate.
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If you’re more worried about unmasking on a balcony with no one close to him than you were by the Obama/Biden administration unmasking (aka illegally spying on) their political opponents, my diagnosis is you have TDS, & my prescription is to put down your phone.
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My oath of office is to the U.S. Constitution, not to any foreign nation. Congress is trying yet again to ram through a spending bill – one that I doubt anyone has actually read – and there’s no oversight included into how the money is being spent.
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Your government sent 1.1 million dead people stimulus checks. Wonder how many of these folks also voted absentee?
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I object to this unconstitutional sham of an “impeachment” trial and I will force a vote on whether the Senate can hold a trial of a private citizen.
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If you think voter ID is racist, but a vaccine passport is just fine, you need some serious help thinking through public policy.
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Fauci’s resignation should not prevent a full-throated investigation into the origins of the pandemic. He must be required to testify under oath regarding any discussions he participated in concerning the Wuhan lab leak. His policies destroyed lives.
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My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci
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My question today is about whether or not individuals who were holdovers from the Obama National Security Council and Democrat partisans conspired with Schiff staffers to plot impeaching the President before there were formal House impeachment proceedings.
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36 hours of ad hominem attacks by Schiff et al can’t erase the irony that the Democrats are doing exactly what they accuse of doing—abusing government to go after their political rival.
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The Senate must immediately hold hearings on this! Clapper, Comey, Brennan and even Biden owe it to the American people. They should testify under oath. What did the former president know?
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You want to know what’s a mockery of public service, John? Killing 500 people outside of any judicial system. Drone strikes on American citizens. Approving British spies to present a dossier of lies paid for by Hillary. Lying to Congress. Your shame alone should shut you up.
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Rand Paul is beneath contempt. He typifies the worst of @realDonaldTrump’s craven enablers. Any Senator excusing this dangerous behavior makes a mockery of public service. History will revile all of you. twitter.com/politico/statu…
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I was asked about getting vaccinated with others in Congress: It is inappropriate for me - who has already gotten the virus/has immunity - to get in front of elderly/healthcare workers. Same goes for AOC or any young healthy person. They should be among last, not first.
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Today I asked Fauci a simple question: Are there any studies that show a reduction in hospitalization or death for children that take a booster?   His answer: No   Then why is the government recommending it?
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Today is Term Limits Day, celebrating the 22nd Amendment, limiting Presidents to two terms. Now it’s time to pass Term Limits for Congress!
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Why didn’t John Bolton testify to the US House? Apparently his book wasn’t quite finished yet for presales!
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Paging Dr. Fauci! According to JHU, NY’s per capita death rate is more than 2X greater than Italy Spain & Britain & more than 8X worse than Florida & 10X worse than Texas. For you to say NY got it done correctly disregards the facts & calls your judgement into question.
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You are the president of the US, and you’re allowing your intelligence community to spy on your political opponents? I’d be surprised if President Obama didn’t know about the abuses that occurred against ! We need to fix FISA now so it never happens again!
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I call on Congress to have the courage to immediately subpoena both Hunter Biden and the whistleblower!
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Yesterday there was an attempt to incite people by publishing the personal information of Senators - including home addresses- endangering them & their families. This should be investigated & the perpetrators punished. There is too much hatred and violence in politics these days.
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I appreciate all the best wishes I have received. I have been retested and I am negative. I have started volunteering at a local hospital to assist those in my community who are in need of medical help, including Coronavirus patients. Together we will overcome this!
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The Biden Admin’s dangerous Ministry of Truth must be stopped. I am gathering signatures to put the Senate on record to eliminate their “Disinformation Governance Board” & defend the American people from this grotesque anti-free speech effort.
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We spent many years - including a two year investigation - learning that the Democrats 'Russian collusion' conspiracy theory was pure fantasy. Now President Trump's tax returns are available. Nothing there either.  Will Dems ever admit they were wrong?
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Declassified documents reveal V.P. Biden ordered the unmasking of General Flynn’s private conversation. Anyone think that Biden might have abused his power to go after a political opponent...
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Fauci’s resignation will not prevent a full-throated investigation into the origins of the pandemic. He will be asked to testify under oath regarding any discussions he participated in concerning the lab leak.
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We are at a moment of truth and a crossroads. Will we allow these people to use fear and propaganda to do further harm to our society, economy, and children? Or will we stand together and say, absolutely not. Not this time. I choose freedom.
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BREAKING: A high-level source tells me it was Brennan who insisted that the unverified and fake Steele dossier be included in the Intelligence Report... Brennan should be asked to testify under oath in Congress ASAP.
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Twitter is flagging my question: Your government sent 1.1 million dead people stimulus checks. Wonder how many of these folks also voted absentee? So, now it is unacceptable to pose questions? Follow me on and prepare for the day twitter silences debate.
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By releasing the phone records of GOP members, lawyers and journalists he doesn’t like, is doing exactly what he’s accusing the President of - using his power against his opponents for political purposes.
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Today I’m calling on the IRS to move our tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15, and to waive any interest and fees for late payment. This will allow those who owe money not to have to send it during our current situation.
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Vaccines would get to the vulnerable much faster if we deferred vaccinating the 17 million people who’ve already had COVID, but common sense is not the strong suit of our ‘experts.’
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🚨 The FBI Director just testified in the US Senate. I asked him if phone conversations are getting collected in the FISA database. He wouldn't answer. Is NSA or FBI listening in on our President? We know bad actors exist within intel community. REFORM NEEDED NOW
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When I make the Senate vote to quit sending money to countries that hate us, only a handful vote with me. If you want change, vote for change — Democrats AND Republicans. t.co/VFM6M9tqT3
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We have seen sham hearings, selected witnesses, and Dems who have contorted the facts to fit a fictional narrative. Shameful that from the first day of this duly elected presidency, Dems have wanted to impeach . Unnecessary & counterproductive. Senate will end this charade!
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Oh look, the anti- Deep State just signed their names to a public letter 👀
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JUST IN: Nearly 2000 Justice Dept. officials have signed onto a letter calling for Attorney General William Barr to resign over what they describe as his improper intervention in the criminal case of former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn. abcn.ws/35Q3jRS
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This is coming from the guy who voted for the Communist Party USA candidate in 1976. Give me a break
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Donald Trump’s press conference performance in Helsinki rises to & exceeds the threshold of “high crimes & misdemeanors.” It was nothing short of treasonous. Not only were Trump’s comments imbecilic, he is wholly in the pocket of Putin. Republican Patriots: Where are you???
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“I told you so” doesn’t even begin to cover it here:
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NIH corrects untruthful assertions by NIH Director Collins and NIAID Director Fauci that NIH had not funded gain-of-function research in Wuhan. NIH states that EcoHealth Alliance violated Terms and Conditions of NIH grant AI110964.
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So - perhaps we could spend more time on vaccines and other important business if y’all weren’t about to spend weeks on an irrelevant, illegitimate, partisan “impeachment” of someone who isn’t even President anymore!
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I’m introducing a bill to end aid to Pakistan in the coming days. My bill will take the money that would have gone to Pakistan and put it in an infrastructure fund to build roads and bridges here at home.
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I’m tired of America doing everyone’s fighting. I’m tired of America paying for everyone’s wars! How about we take care of our own homeland? I’m glad isn’t letting everyone take advantage of us! We must fight when needed, but we can’t be the world’s policeman!
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I am very pleased asked my friend Col. Doug Macgregor to help quickly end the war in Afghanistan. This and other picks for Pentagon are about getting the right people who will finally help him stop our endless wars.
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Senator McConnell is in charge of the Senate. If Mrs. Pelosi refuses to allow the president to deliver the State of the Union in the House, I propose we move it to the Senate and make it happen!
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Disgraceful, extent to which the deep state will go to protect their own. I was in the Oval Office w/ when he directed officials to revoke John Brennan’s security clearance. A partisan hack & mouthpiece for the media has no business holding a clearance.Revoke now!
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Senator Rand Paul has tested positive for COVID-19. He is feeling fine and is in quarantine. He is asymptomatic and was tested out of an abundance of caution due to his extensive travel and events. He was not aware of any direct contact with any infected person.
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This afternoon we have been lectured to by Eric Swalwell, a guy accused of consorting with a Chinese spy. How appropriate!
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The raid on President Trump was approved by Director Wray, who also claimed that the illegal FISA warrants used to spy on Trump were constitutional. Today’s raid is outrageous and unjust, but predictable.
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Just got back from the White House. made it abundantly clear that he will NOT accept a clean reauthorization of the Patriot Act without significant FISA reform! I agree with him!
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Inflation is massively higher than what you inherited. Gay marriage was already legal. You left behind a Marine and released an arms dealer. Gas prices are massively higher than what you inherited. Your MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT should be your retirement.
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I had some MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS the last couple of weeks, too… ✔️ Inflation’s easing ✔️ I just signed the Respect for Marriage Act ✔️ We brought Brittney Griner home ✔️ Gas prices are lower than a year ago ✔️ 10,000 new high-paying jobs in Arizona
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Government's job is not to get you stuff, or to get somebody else's stuff for you. It's to preserve your liberty.
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Few people in Washington have been as wrong and damaging on foreign policy as Liz Cheney. Congratulations to on her victory tonight. I look forward to working with an advocate for liberty as the next Congresswoman from Wyoming. Bye Liz.
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This week I defended the President’s foreign policy against the establishment of both parties. Looks like I was rewarded with a left-wing attack about overseas spending. Truth is - I am the only Senator who has never traveled overseas at taxpayer expense.
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Off to a great start. Senator Harris might just have given the most disingenuous, dishonest first answer I’ve ever seen by a major candidate in a national debate, and that’s saying something.
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Congratulations to Judge Amy Coney Barrett on her nomination to the Supreme Court. I believe she will make an excellent justice that will serve our country and Constitution well, and I look forward to seeing her confirmed soon.
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Do you want to know what the deep state is? The CIA Director is coming to the US Senate and only briefing a select few members of the Senate. Why shouldn’t every senator know what is going on? The deep state wants to keep everyone in the dark. This is just ridiculous!
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Great question from an Air Force Veteran. If you hate war, you can’t agree with Biden’s decades of support for intervention and war! Time to bring even more troops home 🇺🇸
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Surprise surprise - Fauci lied again And I was right about his agency funding novel Coronavirus research at Wuhan. Read this thread and the papers released.
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"NEWLY RELEASED documents provide details of US-funded research on..coronaviruses at the Wuhan Institute of Virology..The Intercept has obtained more than 900 pages of documents detailing..work of..EcoHealth Alliance..at the Chinese lab.." interc.pt/3yN1YIj
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Absolutely not. This is exactly wrong - as usual - and could very well lead us to war with Russia, something no one should want.
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I will be working with Republicans and Democrats in the Senate to pass a resolution urging the admission of Ukraine into NATO. The best way to prevent future wars and promote peace is to create security guarantees that make aggressor nations think twice before starting wars.… Show more
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U.S Attorneys are part of the executive branch of government and serve at the pleasure of the President of the Unites States and the Attorney General. Of course can fire any of them at any time.
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Hey , I’d rather be accused of helping my state get back bags of their money than be remembered for having more bodybags per capita than anyplace on earth.
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The good news is that Ukraine caught their highest judge hiding some of his more than $2 million in bribes in pickle jars. The bad news is that Ukraine, consistently ranked as one of the most corrupt nations on the planet, still has high-ranking officials robbing it blind. This… Show more
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Thank you to the US Capitol Police for their arrest of the man who recently threatened to kill my family and me.
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When the Senate returns to session, I will be introducing an immediate repeal of the mask mandate on planes. Enough! Time to stop this farce and let people travel in peace!
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The one thing that will get our economy going again: reopening! We can’t continue printing bailout money. It’s not a lack of money that plagues us. It’s lack of commerce. Until we reopen our economy, job losses will continue.
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KY Dem Ed Pritchard was convicted of voter fraud in 1949 for fraudulently casting 254 votes. His biographer said: “the untidy truth was that widespread vote fraud was America’s dirty little secret . . .” Elections with millions of mail ballots makes fraud more likely not less.
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It’s threatening our own national security, and it’s frankly a slap in the face to millions of taxpayers who are struggling to buy gas, groceries, and find baby formula.
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. is showing that real strength and statesmanship can coexist with restraint. America is unquestionably the mightiest military power in the world and can win any military conflict. President Trump is wise to evaluate what is and is not in our national interest.
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BIG question for John Brennan, who has become such a vocal spokesman. Did you receive any secret info on candidate Trump or his campaign from European or British intelligence sources? Brennan should be brought before Congress & made to testify under oath, NOW!
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Your sports league might be a little too woke if it will freely do business with Communists in China and Cuba, but boycotts a US state that wants people to show an ID to vote. #MLBAllStarGame #mlb
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