Ron Paul Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ron Paul.

Ron Paul is an American politician, physician, and author. He was born on August 20, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Paul served as a member of the House of Representatives for Texas' 14th and 22nd congressional districts. He is best known for his libertarian and conservative views, advocating for limited government, reduced taxes, and non-interventionist foreign policy.

In his early career, Ron Paul pursued a medical degree and worked as an obstetrician-gynecologist, delivering over 4,000 babies. However, he transitioned to politics in the 1970s, first serving as a Republican member of the US House of Representatives from 1976 to 1977 and then again from 1979 to 1985. After a period out of politics, he returned to the House in 1997 and served until his retirement in 2013.

Ron Paul gained significant attention as a presidential candidate, running for the highest office several times. His campaigns in 1988, 2008, and 2012 attracted a substantial following, especially among young voters, due to his outspoken criticism of government policies, support for the gold standard, and his non-interventionist stance on foreign affairs. Throughout his political career, Paul published numerous books on economics, politics, and personal liberty.

As a prominent figure in the Libertarian movement within the Republican Party, Ron Paul has left a lasting influence on American politics. His commitment to limited government and individual liberty has made him a highly respected and divisive figure in public discourse.

Real patriotism is a willingness to challenge the government

Real patriotism is a willingness to challenge the government when it's wrong.

The most important element of a free society, where individu

The most important element of a free society, where individual rights are held in the highest esteem, is the rejection of the initiation of violence.

I think a submarine is a very worthwhile weapon. I believe w

I think a submarine is a very worthwhile weapon. I believe we can defend ourselves with submarines and all our troops back at home. This whole idea that we have to be in 130 countries and 900 bases... is an old-fashioned idea.

Let the revolution begin.

Let the revolution begin.

Inspirational Political

In time it will become clear to everyone that support for th

In time it will become clear to everyone that support for the policies of pre-emptive war and interventionist nation-building will have much greater significance than the removal of Saddam Hussein itself.

Throughout the 20th century, the Republican Party benefited

Throughout the 20th century, the Republican Party benefited from a non-interventionist foreign policy. Think of how Eisenhower came in to stop the Korean War. Think of how Nixon was elected to stop the mess in Vietnam.

I have never met anyone who did not support our troops. Some

I have never met anyone who did not support our troops. Sometimes, however, we hear accusations that someone or some group does not support the men and women serving in our Armed Forces. But this is pure demagoguery, and it is intellectually dishonest.

Cliches about supporting the troops are designed to distract

Cliches about supporting the troops are designed to distract from failed policies, policies promoted by powerful special interests that benefit from war, anything to steer the discussion away from the real reasons the war in Iraq will not end anytime soon.

To me, to be a conservative means to conserve the good parts

To me, to be a conservative means to conserve the good parts of America and to conserve our Constitution.

When the federal government spends more each year than it co

When the federal government spends more each year than it collects in tax revenues, it has three choices: It can raise taxes, print money, or borrow money. While these actions may benefit politicians, all three options are bad for average Americans.

I had the privilege of practicing medicine in the early '60s

I had the privilege of practicing medicine in the early '60s, before we had any government. It worked rather well, and there was nobody on the street suffering with no medical care.

Another term for preventive war is aggressive war - starting

Another term for preventive war is aggressive war - starting wars because someday somebody might do something to us. That is not part of the American tradition.

Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals

Setting a good example is a far better way to spread ideals than through force of arms.

Deficits mean future tax increases, pure and simple. Deficit

Deficits mean future tax increases, pure and simple. Deficit spending should be viewed as a tax on future generations, and politicians who create deficits should be exposed as tax hikers.

As recent as the year 2000 we won elections by saying we sho

As recent as the year 2000 we won elections by saying we shouldn't be the policemen of the world, and that we should not be nation building. And its time we got those values back into this country.

War is never economically beneficial except for those in pos

War is never economically beneficial except for those in position to profit from war expenditures.

You don't have freedom because you are a hyphenated American

You don't have freedom because you are a hyphenated American you have freedom because you are an individual, and that should be protected.

There's nothing wrong with being a Conservative and coming u

There's nothing wrong with being a Conservative and coming up with a Conservative believe in foreign policy where we have a strong national defense and we don't go to war so carelessly.

A system of capitalism presumes sound money, not fiat money

A system of capitalism presumes sound money, not fiat money manipulated by a central bank. Capitalism cherishes voluntary contracts and interest rates that are determined by savings, not credit creation by a central bank.

Having federal officials, whether judges, bureaucrats, or co

Having federal officials, whether judges, bureaucrats, or congressmen, impose a new definition of marriage on the people is an act of social engineering profoundly hostile to liberty.