Rand Paul Quotes


My first choice had always been my father. He's still my first pick. Now that the nominating process is over, tonight, I'm happy to announce that I'm going to be supporting Governor Romney.


Citations

Paul, Rand. Interview by Sean Hannity. Hannity, Fox News, 7 June 2012.

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Rand Paul
Rand Paul
  • Born: January 7, 1963
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

Randal Howard Paul is an American physician and politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Kentucky since 2011. He is the son of former three-time presidential candidate and twelve-term U.S. Representative of Texas, Ron Paul.