I will object to all procedural motions and amendments unless and until my amendment is made in order and we vote on these wars
Show this thread
Tonight, the Senate is attempting to move forward with the Defense Bill. I am seeking an amendment to end the AUMF in Afghanistan and Iraq.
-
-
-
An attempt was made to run the clock on the bill overnight. I objected and am now sitting on the floor of the Senate to stop that
Show this thread -
Tonight I sit silently to protest the thousands of American soldiers who have died over the past decade in these wars.
Show this thread -
We have been there for 16 years. It is time for them to end. It is time for Congress to vote on whether or not they should end.
Show this thread -
The Senate is now in a quorum call, unable to act because of my protest. This is why I sit on the floor, in silent protest.
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Well...this certainly does not represent me, you Middlesboro constituent. Impractical showmanship. Yes I voted for you. Yes I'm an R.
-
Is this your way of volunteering to go yourself?
-
Unless you've served in the military you aren't permitted to have a valid opinion about foreign policy? Wrong on so many levels.
-
Of course non-military ppl can have opinions on FP - but when they send young men to die, they better be damn sure it's with good reason.
-
There have been several high quality cases made today that both Iraq and Afghanistan have kept us safer here at home.
-
Bollocks!
-
Neither of those are considered "high quality sources".
- 5 more replies
New conversation -
-
-
#IStandWithRand Stand your ground Senator Rand Paul. You're an amazing person and Senator! - 1 more reply
New conversation -
-
-
THANK YOU for often being a lone warrior standing in the way of the machine! But it's dangerous to go alone. Take this:
@AP4Liberty#MOSENpic.twitter.com/cyUHKXlmkh
- 1 more reply
New conversation -
-
-
Thank you for being one of the only Senators to put the Nation before the party.
-
A true patriot, not the kind that just waves a flag, but does what is best for the people and the nation
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
When is the senate going to talk about who was really behind 911?https://www.google.com/amp/www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/911-saudi-government-embassy-dry-run-hijacks-lawsuit-cockpit-security-a7938791.html%3famp …
- 1 more reply
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.