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.
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I will object to all procedural motions and amendments unless and until my amendment is made in order and we vote on these wars
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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
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Tonight I sit silently to protest the thousands of American soldiers who have died over the past decade in these wars.
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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.
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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.
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Not sure exactly what this means. Don't want another vacuum for terroists to fill as before. Losses with no gain, bad Marine son there now
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I think he just wants a debate, as opposed to just an automatic reauth.
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Debate is good. Let's get the hell out of there, but learn from the past for change!
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My little bro and a number of my friends are Iraq and Afghan vets. Worried about them every day they were over there.
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And my father worked as a construction contractor for almost a decade of the reconstruction, working to help the locals rebuild.
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Rand Paul is one of the only decent men in Congress. Thank you for your work, sir. Us true conservatives depend on your voice of reason.
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the US drug smuggling operation in Afghanistan must stop. soldiers & people dying everyday here from all the opium coming here.
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So much randstanding in politics
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Thank you,
@RandPaul , for not giving up the good fight....In Liberty!!!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I know your father was from here in Greentree, outside of Pittsburgh. Always wished he could have been President.
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Good ...go Rand
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