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The U.S. cannot stabilize Afghanistan. "But foreign policies don't change; it doesn't change with Democrats or Republicans."

The Obama Administration should not issue a statement of support to the Iranian election uprising. It seems our criticism is selective and applied when there are political points to be made.

There are persuasive non-religious reasons for prohibiting abortions. which champions the idea that there cannot be liberty in a society unless the rights of all innocents are protected

Fidel Castro has had a negative effect on Cuba. Fidel Castro was a brutish dictator who for fifty years robbed the Cuban people of their liberty

Illegal immigrants have a negative impact on the economy. If We Subsidize Them

The U.S. should end the travel ban to Cuba. "it is time for government to get out of the way and let the people reach out"

The Second Amendment does not permit restrictions on an individual's right to purchase firearms. "Amendment Is Meaningless Unless It Protects Gun Rights"

The U.S. government should allow privatization of federal roads and highways. Paul co-sponsored bill to assist states with privatization

The U.N. is not effective. Rep. Paul (R-TX) strongly opposes the United Nations.

The U.S. should not act to stop the genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Ron Paul, U.S. Representative (R-TX), stated at the Nov. 28, 2007 Republican Presidential Debate

The U.S. should not send military forces to Sudan. Ron Paul, U.S. Representative (R-TX), stated at the Nov. 28, 2007 Republican Presidential Debate

The U.S. should not take military action in Pakistan. Threatening Pakistan “makes no sense whatsoever,”

The Guantanamo detention center should be closed. Shut it down.

The U.S. military should maintain its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy. the current “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy as “adequate for the time-being.”

War can be justified. "If you're attacked, you have a right and an obligation to defend our country"

Ron Paul should not run as a third party candidate. “The thought does not cross my mind about a third party... I did it and I know what the problems are."

U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants should not become citizens at birth. End birthright citizenship

'Waterboarding' should be characterized as torture. Paul co-sponsored the American Anti-Torture Act

The religious beliefs of a candidate should not affect the way people vote. "Gov. Romney should be judged fairly on his record and his character, not on the church he attends"

The District of Columbia should not have a seat in Congress. Paul voted against D.C. vote

The United States should not allow Mexican trucks to transport goods on U.S. highways. "More pores for illegal aliens, drug dealers, and terrorists to permeate"

The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is not constitutional. "Helping to reverse some of the impact of Roe v. Wade"

The United States' strategy in Iraq should be to withdraw military forces from Iraq immediately. "We just marched in. We can just come back"

The U.S. should set a timetable to withdraw troops from Iraq. Is a "sunset" the same as a timetable?

Social Security should not include private retirement accounts. Opposes Bush plan

The President should not order domestic warrantless wiretaps to combat terrorism. "Paul voted against the Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act of 2006"

The Patriot Act is not constitutional. "Serious constitutional questions"

President Bush's immigration proposal is equivalent to amnesty. "Amnesty, plain and simple"

A naturalized citizen should not be allowed to run for President. Paul: I Am A Strong Supporter Of The Original Intent

The federal government should not subsidize Amtrak. Paul voted to cut Amtrak subsidies

The Department of Homeland Security is not necessary. Paul: No More Bureaucracy, It Didn't Work

The U.S. should not provide economic aid to the Palestinian Authority. The U.S. should not provide economic aid to the Palestinian Authority

President Bush should not pardon Scooter Libby. "He Doesn't Need A Pardon"

The U.S. should not go to war with Iran if they don't end their nuclear weapons program. Ron Paul gave a speech detailing why we should NOT go to war with Iran.

Current gun control laws are too strict. Founders "intended ordinary citizens to be armed"

Presidential campaigns should be funded through private contributions only. Paul co-sponsored bill to eliminate federal funding

The U.S. should not spend money on foreign aid. "Foolish And Unconstitutional Foreign Aid"

The War on Terror has not been effective. "Our Efforts Have Strengthened Support For Radical Groups"

The U.S. should not be a member of the World Trade Organization. Rep. Paul Opposes WTO Membership

Regulations on campaign contributions violate the First Amendment. "Not Authorized Within The Enumerated Powers Of Constitution"