"I endorse the idea of voluntarism, self-responsibility, family, friends, and churches to solve problems, rather than saying that some monolithic government is going to make you take care of yourself and be a better person." ~ Ron Paul

"I am absolutely opposed to a national ID card. This is a total contradiction of what a free society is all about." ~ Ron Paul

"America was born of protest, revolution, and mistrust of government." ~ Ron Paul

Ron Paul understands that America was founded on the pretense of individual liberty, not an all-powerful national government authority. The purpose of the Constitution is to protect the privacy and secrecy of citizens, not the privacy and secrecy of government.

"May future generations look back on our work and say that these were men and women who, in moment of great crisis, stood up to their politicians, the opinion-makers, and the establishment, and saved their country." ~ Ron Paul

"If we are not even free anymore to decide something as basic as what we wish to eat or drink, how much freedom do we really have left?" ~ Ron Paul

"True competition in the delivery of medical care is what is needed, not more government meddling." ~ Ron Paul

"Subservient societies neither maintain nor deserve freedom for long." ~ Ron Paul

"There's a risk I could win." ~ Ron Paul

"I'm an imperfect messenger, but the message is perfect." ~ Ron Paul

The only presidential candidate who talks more about his country and the world than himself. The only candidate who isn’t a power-hungry egomaniac. The only individual sacrificing his time and energy to spread the ideas and message of freedom. The only candidate who has lived a life of principle dedicated to liberty, freedom, and selfless service.

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"When I see these young men coming back, my heart weeps for them." ~ Ron Paul

If this isn’t one of the greatest demonstrations of compassion we’ve seen from a presidential candidate, I don’t know what is. The more you learn about Ron Paul’s stance on protecting the troops, it’s no surprise when the troops overwhelmingly support Ron Paul more than any other presidential candidate.

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"Returning control of education to parents is the centerpiece of my education agenda." ~ Ron Paul

"The most sinister of all taxes is the inflation tax and it is the most regressive. It hits the poor and the middle class." ~ Ron Paul

What other presidential candidate would dare to say things of this magnitude? Ron Paul is talking about shaking the establishment of the U.S. to its constitutional core. The corporate/government establishment does not Ron Paul becoming President; perhaps this is why Paul is the only candidate who hasn’t received any donations from billionaires, and has received less than $500 from lobbyists (compared to hundreds of thousands of lobbyist dollars for Obama, Romney, and Gingrich).

Lobbyist donations to Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Newt Gingrich, and Rick Santorum: $331,359

Lobbyist donations to Ron Paul: $451

(Donation numbers as of December 5, 2011.)

"Let it not be said that no one cared, that no one objected once it's realized that our liberties and wealth are in jeopardy." ~ Ron Paul

"The police state in this country is growing out of control." ~ Ron Paul

“The police state in this country is growing out of control.  One of the ultimate embodiments of this is the TSA that gropes and grabs our children, our seniors, and our loved ones and neighbors with disabilities.  The TSA does all of this while doing nothing to keep us safe. That is why my ‘Plan to Restore America,’ in additional to cutting $1 trillion dollars in federal spending in one year, eliminates the TSA. We must restore the freedom and respect for liberty that once made American the greatest nation in human history.  I am deeply committed to doing that as President of the United States.” ~ Ron Paul; January 23, 2012

John Mica (R.-Fla), author of the legislation that created the TSA, agrees with Ron Paul:

“The whole program has been hijacked by bureaucrats. It mushroomed into an army. It’s gone from a couple-billion-dollar enterprise to close to $9 billion. They’ve failed to actually detect any threat in 10 years.”

"The income tax opened the door to the era (and errors) of Big Government." ~ Ron Paul

"Mutually Assured Respect offers a policy of respect, trade, and friendship, and rejects threats, sanctions, and occupations." ~ Ron Paul

Ron Paul’s suggestion to follow a foreign policy of Mutually Assured Respect, or a foreign policy based on the “Golden Rule,” may be the most revolutionary idea he has brought into the public spotlight. Treat other countries how we would want them to treat us. Trade with nations, talk with nations, travel and engage in cultural exchange; embrace freedom! These are ideas that could change the world and pave the way for peaceful relations between all nations.

Ron Paul’s legacy will be built upon his efforts to bring about true and lasting peace both domestically and abroad.

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"Regulating speech is a dangerous notion, and not compatible with the principles of a free society." ~ Ron Paul

The First Amendment is not there to protect our ability to broadcast weather reports or follow our favorite celebrities. Popular and uncontroversial speech doesn’t need protection. A free society that upholds the inherent human right to free speech will be all the stronger because of it. Only a weak society would feel the need to censor, control, and limit certain expressions of speech. The stronger the society, the more free speech will be protected and upheld; free speech and the free flow of ideas and information will strengthen a free society. The weaker the society, the more free speech will be called “radical” and “dangerous.”

This is why Ron Paul was the only presidential candidate to take a public stand against SOPA and PIPA, two bills circulating through the House and Senate that would essentially give the government the ability to censor certain websites and content in the name of protecting corporate intellectual property.

"My campaign, and the entire freedom movement, would not be as strong as they are today without a free Internet." ~ Ron Paul

“My campaign, and the entire freedom movement, would not be as strong as they are today without a free Internet, and that’s just one of the reasons why the establishment hopes to censor it with SOPA and PIPA. I’m proud to see so many taking a stand today.” ~ Ron Paul

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