Ron Paul
Ron Paul | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 14th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Laughlin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Gammage |
| Succeeded by | Tom DeLay |
| In office April 3, 1976 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Robert R. Casey |
| Succeeded by | Robert Gammage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ronald Ernest Paul August 20, 1935 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican (1976–1988) Libertarian (1988 Presidential Election) Republican (1988–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn "Carol" Paul |
| Children | Ronald "Ronnie" Paul, Jr. Lori Paul Pyeatt Randal "Rand" Paul Robert Paul Joy Paul-LeBlanc |
| Residence | Lake Jackson, Texas |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College (B.S.) Duke University (M.D.) |
| Profession | Physician, Politician |
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| Website | U.S. House of Representatives Office of Ron Paul |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force United States Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1963–1965 1965–1968 |
Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul (born August 20, 1935) is a Republican Congressman from the state of Texas.
He tried to become President of the United States in 1988 and 2008, but he was defeated both times. Currently, he is trying to become President again in the 2012 elections.
He is for lower taxes, freedom (he refers to "freedom" as Liberty a lot), minimal government and against interventionism (meaning that he does not want the United States to be militarily involved in foreign countries). He supports making United States money backed by a certain amount of gold, formally known at returning to the Gold Standard. The Gold Standard would prevent inflation (prices of items and services becoming more expensive) and the boom and bust cycle (recessions and depressions) from occurring.
He has influenced many libertarian grassroots movements.
Family
His son Rand Paul is a U.S Senator.
References
- ↑ "Ron Paul Background". Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: Religion & Politics '08. Pew Research Center. September 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-21.
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