Foreign Occupation Leads to More Terror

Ten years ago shocking and horrific acts of terrorism were carried out on U.S. soil, taking over 3,000 innocent American lives. Without a doubt, this action demanded retaliation and retribution. However, much has been done in the name of protecting the American people from terrorism that has reduced our prosperity and liberty and even made … Continue reading “Foreign Occupation Leads to More Terror”

Mission Accomplished in Libya?

Even as a major hurricane hit America’s eastern seaboard, the administration was determined to expand the war in Libya while threatening the regime in Syria. Is there any limit to government’s appetite to create more problems for our nation and economy? Americans may be tempted to celebrate the apparent victory of U.S.- and NATO-backed rebels … Continue reading “Mission Accomplished in Libya?”

The Illusion of Safety

Recent incidents of violence in Norway and London have made us understandably uncomfortable here at home, as many fear that a worsening economy will lead to violence and unrest in American cities. This is why Congress must view the economy as its first priority and a matter of national security: unless and until we get … Continue reading “The Illusion of Safety”

Let’s End TSA Abuses and Failures

Listen to Rep. Ron Paul deliver this address. The press reports are horrifying: 95-year-old women humiliated; children molested; disabled people abused; men and women subjected to unwarranted groping and touching of their most private areas; involuntary radiation exposure. If the perpetrators were a gang of criminals, their headquarters would be raided by SWAT teams and … Continue reading “Let’s End TSA Abuses and Failures”

Strange Definitions of War and Peace

Listen to Rep. Ron Paul deliver this address. Last week I joined six Republican and three Democratic colleagues to file a lawsuit against the Obama administration over its illegal war against Libya. Now that more than 90 days have passed since the president began bombing Libya, no one can seriously claim that the administration has … Continue reading “Strange Definitions of War and Peace”

Holding the President Accountable on Libya

Listen to Rep. Ron Paul deliver this address. Last week, more than 70 days after President Obama sent our military to attack Libya without a congressional declaration of war, the House of Representatives finally voted on two resolutions attempting to rein in the president. This debate was long overdue, as polls show Americans increasingly are … Continue reading “Holding the President Accountable on Libya”

Enabling a Future American Dictator

Click to listen to Rep. Ron Paul deliver this address. These are truly troubling days for liberty in the United States. Last week, the 60-day deadline for the president to gain congressional approval for our military engagement in Libya under the War Powers Resolution came and went. The media scarcely noticed. The bombings continued. We … Continue reading “Enabling a Future American Dictator”

Lessons From the bin Laden Killing

Last week marked an important milestone in the war on terrorism for our country. Osama bin Laden applauded the 9/11 attacks. Such deliberate killing of innocent lives deserved retaliation. It is good that bin Laden is dead and justice is served. The way in which he was finally captured and killed shows that targeted retribution … Continue reading “Lessons From the bin Laden Killing”

The Fed Undermines Foreign Policy

Listen to Rep. Ron Paul deliver this address here. Last week I was both surprised and pleased when the Supreme Court upheld lower court decisions requiring the Federal Reserve Bank to comply with requests for information made by Bloomberg under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Bloomberg simply wanted to know who received loans from … Continue reading “The Fed Undermines Foreign Policy”