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Ron Paul was born in Green Tree, Pennsylvania to Margaret and Howard Paul. His family owned a dairy farm and he was the third of five sons born during seven years in the Great Depression. Ron began working at his father’s dairy at age five and later delivered newspapers, worked in a drugstore and later became a milkman. He graduated from Dormont High School in 1953 with honors. Ron excelled in track and field, winning the Pennsylvania state championship in the 220-yard dash and coming in second in the 440-yard dash as a junior. Ron Paul went on to graduate from Gettysburg College and Duke University School of Medicine. He married Carol Wells in 1957 and together they are the proud parents of five children, 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Ron and Carol, 50 years. Stationed at Kelly Air Force Base in Texas, Ron Paul proudly served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He continued on active duty into the early years of the Vietnam War. He achieved the rank of captain and later served in the Air National Guard. During Defending America War d e Col Th www.RonPaul2008.com For 40 years, Dr. Ron Paul has been bringing newborns into this world. As a specialist in obstetrics/ gynecology, Dr. Paul has delivered more than 4,000 babies. As an ob/gyn doctor in Brazoria County, Texas he “delivered forty to fifty babies a month and did a lot of surgery.” able foe of abortion. We must champion the idea that there cannot be liberty in a society unless the rights of all innocents are protected. Much can be understood about the civility of a society in observing its regard for the dignity of human life.” “In 40 years of medical practice, I never once considered performing an abortion, nor did I con ever find abortion necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman.” Ron Paul is an unwavering advocate of pro-life and pro-family values. “As an OB/GYN doctor, I’ve delivered over 4,000 babies. That experience has made me an unshak- “Pr “Pro-Lifers should support Ron Paul for President.” – Rep. Barbara Hagan, former chair, New Hampshire, An Unwavering Advo Right To Life Committee cate For P ro-lif e And Pro-famil alues. yV In April 1976, Ron Paul won his first race for Congress, winning a special election. He won new terms in 1980 and 1982. Ron Paul was the first Republican representative elected from the district. Ron was also one of only four Republican Congressmen to endorse Ronald Reagan for president against Gerald Ford in 1976, when he led the Texas Reagan delegation at the national Republican convention. “Ron Paul is one of the most principled and courageous men I have ever known. He believes in our Constitution and votes that way in Congress, even when he sometimes has to stand almost alone. I have the greatest respect and admiration for Ron Paul, and I believe this nation would be a much better place if we had more people like him in public office throughout our land.” – Congressman John Duncan – R-Tennessee A True Citizen-Statesman: • • • • He has never voted to raise congressional pay. He has never taken a government-paid junket. He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program. He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year. y. arterl u onal Q ssi Named one of the “5 Congre 0 Most Effecti ve Members of Congress” by www.RonPaul2008.com Congressman Ron Paul is the leading advocate for freedom in our nation’s capital. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Paul tirelessly works for limited constitutional government, low taxes and free markets. Defender of the 2nd Amendment Ron Paul has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership, period. Protector of Private Property Ron Paul will nominate strict constitutionalists to the Supreme Court and fight to reduce widespread use of eminent domain and excessive government regulation. Civil Liberties Protection Ron Paul opposed the Patriot Act. Ron Paul opposes Real ID and Ron Paul voted against regulating the Internet. He will not support government use of torture. “Ron Paul has been a leader in the fight to defend and restore the 2nd Amendment.” –Larry Pratt, Exec. Director, Gun Owners of America “Working Americans like lower taxes. So do I. Lower taxes benefit all of us, creating jobs and allowing us to make more decisions for ourselves about our lives. Whether a tax cut reduces a single mother’s payroll taxes by $40 a month or allows a business owner to save thousands in capital gains taxes and hire more employees, that tax cut is a good thing. Lower taxes allow more spending, saving, and investing which helps the economy — that means all of us.” “We are nine trillion dollars in debt as a nation. Our mounting government debt endangers the financial future of our children and grandchildren. If we don’t cut spending now, higher taxes and economic disaster will be in their future — and yours. We cannot continue to allow private banks, wasteful agencies, lobbyists, corporations on welfare, and governments collecting foreign aid to dictate the size of our ballooning budget. We need a new method to prioritize our spending.” • Ron Paul has never voted to raise taxes. • Ron Paul has never voted for an unbalanced budget. • Ron Paul will abolish the IRS. “If every member of Congress voted like Representative Paul, Americans could enjoy much lower taxes and less waste in government.” – John Berthoud, President, National Taxpayers Union Freedom, P eace, Prosperity www.RonPaul2008.com A Six-Point Plan • Physically secure our borders and coastlines. Physically secu e our borders and coastlines. hysi ally secure u ord r n oast in s c s We must do whatever it takes to control entry control entry W must d whatever it takes to control entr ust hatev teve k t t into our country before we undertake complicated immigration reform proposals. • Enforce visa rules. Immigration officials must track visa holders and deport anyone who overstays their visa or otherwise violates U.S. law. This is especially important when we recall that a number of 9/11 terrorists had expired visas. Estimates suggest that 10 to 20 million people are in our country illegally. That’s a lot of people to reward for breaking our laws. • No welfare for illegal aliens. Americans have No welf r for illeg a iens Americans have welfare l illegal aliens. l n e icans ave s welcomed immigrants who seek opportunity, seek pport n y welcomed welcomed immigrants w lcom d migrants who s k opportunity, a ortu work hard, and play by the rules. But taxpayers should not pay for illegal immigrants who use hospitals, clinics, schools, roads, and social services. • END BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP. As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will be citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S. illegally will remain strong. • Pass true immigration reform. The current system is incoherent and unfair. Legal immigrants from all countries should face the same rules and waiting periods. • NO AMNESTY. The talk must s top. We m ust s e c u r e o u r b o r d e r s n o w. Congressman Ron Paul serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and is a consistent advocate for a strong national defense. Americans have asked for protection and peace without nation building and that is what Ron Paul will deliver. They deserve foreign and domestic policy that doesn’t require they surrender their liberties. “Ron Paul is one of the outstanding leaders fighting for a stronger national defense. As a former Air Force officer, he knows well the needs of our armed forces, and he always puts them first. We need to keep him fighting for our country.” ~ U.S. President Ronald Reagan A Ve t e r a n C o m m i t t e d To A m e r i c a ’ s ength Str www.RonPaul2008.com “As a medical doctor, I’ve seen first-hand how bureaucratic red tape interferes with the doctor-patient relationship and drives costs higher. The current system of thirdparty payers takes decision-making away from doctors, leaving patients feeling rushed and worsening the quality of care. Yet health insurance premiums and drug costs keep rising. Clearly a new approach is needed. Congress needs to craft innovative legislation that makes health care more affordable without raising taxes or increasing the deficit.” Advocate for Health Freedom Dr. Ron Paul is the national leader in preserving Health Freedom and has introduced the Health Freedom Protection Act, HR 2117, to ensure Americans can receive truthful health information about supplements and natural remedies. He has also supported the Access to Medical Treatment Act, H.R. 2717, which expands the ability of Americans to use alternative medicine and new treatments. And Dr. Paul opposes forced vaccinations and mental health screenings of American citizens. 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