Republican U.S. senator from Kentucky
Paul is an ophthalmologist who first entered the U.S. Senate in January 2011. His published positions combine spending restraint, smaller government and civil-liberties protections with support for some state and federal public-policy restrictions.
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Paul argues for a balanced federal budget and lower federal debt, including opposing some spending measures backed by fellow Republicans.
He supports legislation to expand congressional audits of the Federal Reserve.
Paul opposes warrantless surveillance and supports stronger constitutional privacy protections.
He emphasizes Congress’s constitutional responsibility to authorize military action and favors restraint in some overseas engagements.
His published issue positions support school choice and reducing federal involvement in education.
He promotes market-oriented healthcare changes, tax reductions and fewer federal regulations.
His official positions include criminal-justice reform and opposition to abortion.
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Entered the U.S. Senate as a Kentucky senator.
Continued advocating for Federal Reserve auditing and spending restrictions through public issue and campaign materials.
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