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Rand Paul Sets the Record Straight. Published on 20 May 2010 by Jesse in Uncategorized


In response to liberal media attacks, Dr. Rand Paul today released the following statement:

“I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person. I have clearly stated in prior interviews that I abhor racial discrimination and would have worked to end segregation. Even though this matter was settled when I was 2, and no serious people are seeking to revisit it except to score cheap political points, I unequivocally state that I will not support any efforts to repeal the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

“Let me be clear: I support the Civil Rights Act because I overwhelmingly agree with the intent of the legislation, which was to stop discrimination in the public sphere and halt the abhorrent practice of segregation and Jim Crow laws.

“As I have said in previous statements, sections of the Civil Rights Act were debated on Constitutional grounds when the legislation was passed. Those issues have been settled by federal courts in the intervening years

“My opponent’s statement on MSNBC Wednesday that I favor repeal of the Civil Rights Act was irresponsible and knowingly false. I hope he will correct the record and retract his claims.”

“The issue of civil rights is one with a tortured history in this country. We have made great strides, but there is still work to be done to ensure the great promise of Liberty is granted to all Americans.

“This much is clear: The federal government has far overreached in its power grabs. Just look at the recent national healthcare schemes, which my opponent supports. The federal government, for the first time ever, is mandating that individuals purchase a product. The federal government is out of control, and those who love liberty and value individual and state’s rights must stand up to it.

“These attacks prove one thing for certain: the liberal establishment is desperate to keep leaders like me out of office, and we are sure to hear more wild, dishonest smears during this campaign.”

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Jim DeMint Introduces European Bailout Protection Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Senate Steering Committee and member of the Senate Banking and Foreign Relations committees, introduced the “European Bailout Protection Act” to halt U.S. participation in the proposed bailout of European Union (EU) countries, including Greece. U.S. Representatives Mike Pence (R-Indiana), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Washington), Jerry Lewis (R-California), Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), and Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) have introduced similar legislation in the House of Representatives.

Specifically, the bill would: 1) Prohibit any U.S. funds that have yet to be drawn by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from being used to provide financing to any EU countries until all EU nations are in compliance with the debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio requirement in their own collective growth pact, and 2) Require the U.S. Treasury Secretary to oppose any IMF loans to EU nations until all EU countries are in compliance with their debt to GDP ratio requirement. The bill does not permanently prohibit the IMF from lending to these nations, it simply prohibits U.S. contributions to the IMF from being used to loan money to these nations until they can bring their debt to GDP ratio to 60 percent.

In comparison, the U.S. is in danger of losing its AAA rating as the American debt to GDP ratio is expected to reach 94 percent by next year, up from 57 percent in 2007. The total outstanding U.S. public debt is nearing $13 trillion.

“America isn’t even close to getting our own fiscal house in order and this is the worst time to ask taxpayers to borrow more from China to bailout other foreign nations,” said Senator DeMint. “The U.S. debt is equal to nearly 90 percent of our GDP today and we need to stop the runaway spending and find a way to pay our own bills instead of bailing out other nations. It’s time to end the bailout and big government culture in Washington that thinks more spending and higher taxes is the answer to every problem. I was proud to support Senator Cornyn’s amendment as a necessary first step, and we must go further to ensure EU nations are held accountable to their own standards.”

Senator DeMint authored legislation last year to prevent $108 billion in U.S. taxpayer dollars to be used bailouts of foreign nations through the IMF, but it was opposed 64-30.

United States Senator Jim DeMint Press Releases News Room May 18, 2010.