Congressman Ron Paul is the leading advocate for freedom in our nation’s capital. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Paul tirelessly works for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies. He is known among his congressional colleagues and his constituents for his consistent voting record. Dr. Paul never votes for legislation unless the proposed measure is expressly authorized by the Constitution.In the words of former Treasury Secretary William Simon, Dr. Paul is the “one exception to the Gang of 535” on Capitol Hill.
Ron Paul voted against regulating the Internet.
Ron Paul has never voted to raise taxes.
Ron Paul has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
Ron Paul has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
Ron Paul has never voted to raise congressional pay.
Ron Paul has never taken a government-paid junket.
Ron Paul has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
Ron Paul voted against the Patriot Act.
Ron Paul voted against the Iraq war.
What else do we need to know?
Congressman Paul’s consistent voting record prompted one of his congressional colleagues to say, “Ron Paul personifies the Founding Fathers’ ideal of the citizen-statesman. He makes it clear that his principles will never be compromised, and they never are.” Another colleague observed, “There are few people in public life who, through thick and thin, rain or shine, stick to their principles. Ron Paul is one of those few.”