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Rand Paul on CBS Face the Nation
X / CBS ^ | June 1 | CBS

Posted on 06/01/2025 12:39:51 PM PDT by RandFan

@RandPaul

The American people, like the Great People of Kentucky, do not support Biden spending levels and $5T in new debt. Therefore, I will not. It’s simple.

** My Notes / paraphrasing for FR Only ***

Rand:

This (BBB) is a Military Industrial Complex bill... They love it as it's padding out defense spending by around 320 billion dollars in new money... (I can't vote for that)

On tariffs:

I spoke to the President about the tariffs this week. He did most of the talking and we dont agree.... I talk to people in Kentucky and none of them support the tariffs (businesses, farms, etc).

Opposition on BBB: Can you stop it? Do you have 3 GOPers?

There are 4 of us at the moment (against it)... I'm for the tax cuts... I want them permanent but I dont want to raise the debt ceiling by 5 trillion. I've told them to take the Debt ceiling off the table (and I'll vote even for a flawed bill)

The GOP will own this... We will if we vote for it... You heard of Biden-onomics, Biden inflation, well look at Republicans (in the House) they've all voted for the Biden spending levels!

Recission bill:

Yes. DOGE...I will vote for the cuts but it's very small part of the budget... I like and propose the Penny Plan budget cutting a small amount (percentage) each year...

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1 posted on 06/01/2025 12:39:51 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

Randy is quite active on the Sunday Talk Show Circuit. He must be telling the MSM what they want to hear. After all, it is how you get invited to speak with those supportive of an anti-American agenda!!


2 posted on 06/01/2025 12:51:46 PM PDT by Racketeer
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To: Racketeer

He’s barely been on them in years!

In the last few weeks, granted ...


3 posted on 06/01/2025 12:54:01 PM PDT by RandFan
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He’s a liar. “None” support tariffs? “None”?

Did he talk to every citizen in KY? Every business? Every farmer?

No, he did not.

Political BS talking point. Just like Democrats which what liberaltarians really are.


4 posted on 06/01/2025 12:56:38 PM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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To: Fledermaus

“He’s a liar. “None” support tariffs? “None”?

Did he talk to every citizen in KY? Every business? Every farmer?”

I would imagine that Tennessee’s major export is whiskey. I can see the distilleries not liking tariffs much.


5 posted on 06/01/2025 12:59:01 PM PDT by Fai Mao ( All Democrats are pedophiles )
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To: Fledermaus

He reels off a list of interests in his state who oppose them . Farmers, industry, car makers etc he is adamant about it..


6 posted on 06/01/2025 12:59:08 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan
This (BBB) is a Military Industrial Complex bill... They love it as it's padding out defense spending by around 320 billion dollars in new money...

What are we spending the money on?

We should stop building new aircraft carriers. We should be investing in drones instead. And they're cheaper.

7 posted on 06/01/2025 1:02:45 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: RandFan

He said None.

That is impossible.


8 posted on 06/01/2025 1:03:15 PM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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To: MinorityRepublican

It’s just a bondoogle all of it is (MIC spending)

Drones have changed EVERYTHING. Forever. If only you need another reminder today


9 posted on 06/01/2025 1:04:18 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: Fledermaus

I’m paraphrasing remember but that was generally the point


10 posted on 06/01/2025 1:05:19 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan
It’s just a bondoogle all of it is (MIC spending)

We shouldn't be paying for it. And the problem with the MIC is that they tend to dictate our foreign policy.

The President is supposed to be in charge.

Not the MIC.

11 posted on 06/01/2025 1:07:52 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: RandFan
rand paul's gone into full presidential campaign mode for the 2028 election...

his claim to fame will be how he opposed Trump's budgets and tariffs..

worked to create c.r's that benefited the republican party after they lost the house and senate in the 2026 midterms because of the congress didn't support Trump's cost cutting agendas...

and his great leadership in crafting and passing legislation out of the senate....

12 posted on 06/01/2025 1:13:57 PM PDT by backpacker_c
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To: backpacker_c

He’s running against Biden and spending it sounds like, or that’s how he’d portray it


13 posted on 06/01/2025 1:15:51 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

He’s right re: the MIC spending.

But it’s his place to provide leadership to his farmer and small biz constituents by explaining how bringing manufacturing and supply chains home for critical products is required for national security, but also good for working and middle-class jobs and wages.


14 posted on 06/01/2025 1:17:22 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: backpacker_c

“his claim to fame will be how he opposed Trump’s budgets and tariffs..”

His biggest weakness is that he is Rand Paul.


15 posted on 06/01/2025 1:17:24 PM PDT by Kleon
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The only people who spoke to are the bourbon makers who don’t want their booze to get taxed in Europe.


16 posted on 06/01/2025 1:17:41 PM PDT by escapefromboston (Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.)
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To: Fai Mao

Tennessee is in the Top Ten Among States in the Following

RANKEXPORTVALUE MIL $
3Cotton956.6
1Distilled Spirits817.7
5Bakery Goods, Cereals, & Pasta261.9
7Dextrins, Peptones, & Proteins76.9
7Rice10.3
8Sugars & Sweeteners37
4Tobacco77.8
7Manufactured Tobacco8.9

17 posted on 06/01/2025 1:22:11 PM PDT by deport
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To: RandFan

Drones have forever changed fighting wars!.

Any Navy,top water or below! Any Army force is now a target!


18 posted on 06/01/2025 1:24:26 PM PDT by Grampa Dave (Drones have forever changed fighting wars!. Any Navy, top water or below and anything that flies!)
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He can’t figure out the Media runs him out because he’s opposing Trump?

Come on. Republicans were all in for Joe. Paul suddenly wants to be on TV to oppose a President.


19 posted on 06/01/2025 1:24:40 PM PDT by OakOak (Misinformation Campaign on your TV)
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To: Fledermaus

Rand Paul and Massie want you to believe they have high-minded ideals to Oppose Trump.

Massie singled handedly raised the Debt Ceiling so Joe Biden could get Trillions in Woke spending that would change the country forever.


20 posted on 06/01/2025 1:27:31 PM PDT by OakOak (Misinformation Campaign on your TV)
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