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Dr. Rand Paul Releases Statement on National Emergency Vote
Sen. Rand Paul ^ | Sen. Rand Paul

Posted on 03/14/2019 4:36:20 PM PDT by conservative98

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2019 Contact: Press@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) released the following statement after voting to disapprove of the national emergency declaration regarding the border:

“I stand with President Trump on the need for a border wall and stronger border security, but the Constitution clearly states that money cannot be spent unless Congress has passed a law to do so.”

On March 4, 2019, Dr. Paul introduced the Border Enforcement, Security, And Funding Enhancement (BE SAFE) Act as a constitutional, fiscally responsible alternative. The BE SAFE Act would impose a $2,500 border security fee on each new green card issued to fund the construction of new border walls or physical barriers and other immigration-related improvements. The bill also directs U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) to deposit all fees paid under the BE SAFE Act into a new Border Security Enhancement Fund at the U.S. Treasury. Only the president would be authorized to use the Fund for certain immigration-related purposes.

You can read the BE SAFE Act below:

(Excerpt) Read more at paul.senate.gov ...


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To: shelterguy
If I didn’t know better I would think they don’t want it built.

Go with that.

21 posted on 03/14/2019 4:49:53 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (We are in the midst of a Cold Civil War.)
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To: conservative98

Selective outrage, eh, Paul?


22 posted on 03/14/2019 4:50:06 PM PDT by Seruzawa (TANSTAAFL!)
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To: conservative98

Just curious.......did he ever take issue with any of Obama’s ‘National Emergencies’?? (you know, those ‘emergencies’ that actually had nothing to do with OUR COUNTRY)


23 posted on 03/14/2019 4:50:25 PM PDT by originalbuckeye ('In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act'- George Orwell.)
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To: conservative98

Rand, you are an ass.


24 posted on 03/14/2019 4:51:31 PM PDT by DoughtyOne
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To: conservative98

“The BE SAFE Act would impose a $2,500 border security fee on each new green card issued to fund the construction of new border walls or physical barriers and other immigration-related improvements.”

The illegal border crossers don’t get a green card. They are being given US citizenship just for stepping across the border. So much for the $2500/person ‘fee’.

Paul’s bill only discourages those who cross the border legally and makes the law ABIDERS PAY for the LAW BREAKERS.


25 posted on 03/14/2019 4:51:48 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: conservative98

Washington DC spends money every day without Congress. Try something else Mr Paul.


26 posted on 03/14/2019 4:52:46 PM PDT by Hattie
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To: conservative98

Traitor. Voted against the security of the United States of America and voted for illegals over citizens.


27 posted on 03/14/2019 4:53:20 PM PDT by Tammy8
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To: conservative98

Don’t worry Chuck Schumer is in charge and he plans to bring this up for a vote every 6 months ,Doh


28 posted on 03/14/2019 4:55:03 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: conservative98

The Constitution ALSO clearly states that the Federal Government shall PREVENT INVASION (art IV, sec 4).

So Trump is following the Constitution by doing whatever it take to prevent invasion because Congress won’t.

Trump is on the side of protecting our land which is the constitutional intent of the federal government. PAYING for that protection is important but not as important as the protection itself from our enemies.

So Rand misses the forest for the trees - again.


29 posted on 03/14/2019 4:55:42 PM PDT by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: conservative98

The Constitution is not a suicide pact and should not be used against itself which means not protecting the border is a direct threat to the Republic and the Constitution.


30 posted on 03/14/2019 4:56:32 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: All

he’s a libertarian, he could care less about secured borders. Hope MS-13 moves into his neighborhood.


31 posted on 03/14/2019 4:57:02 PM PDT by escapefromboston (Free Assange)
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To: conservative98

YOU are judas Iscariot !

YOU tried to hurt the American, legal, citizens today.

YOU are a liar. YOU waited all these years until today,
before you decidedly acted against this great President.


32 posted on 03/14/2019 4:57:55 PM PDT by EnglishOnly (eWFight all out to win OR get out now. .)
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To: GSWarrior

I wish Paul would just change his party affiliation to Libertarian already. He’s the only real vote of personal conscious on this. He’s toeing his allegiance to Libertarian values as he always does. The rest are scum.


33 posted on 03/14/2019 4:58:26 PM PDT by Magnatron
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To: conservative98

34 posted on 03/14/2019 4:59:42 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB0ndRzaz2o)
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To: conservative98

Personally, I doubt Paul would have done this if he had been the deciding vote. But that’s just me.


35 posted on 03/14/2019 4:59:58 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: conservative98

Rand Paul is full of caca.

Rand Paul is another traitor loser.

Need no Emergency Declaration. Need no traitor Congress.

Constitution says U.S. President BUILDS THE WALL!

If not President Trump, keep asking and voting in Wall builders. Trump Jr, Jim Jordan etc.


36 posted on 03/14/2019 5:00:39 PM PDT by TheNext (Participation Award Winner = CoC5)
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To: conservative98

I always think he is full of crap.


37 posted on 03/14/2019 5:00:51 PM PDT by Raycpa
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To: conservative98

yep


38 posted on 03/14/2019 5:03:50 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: onyx; conservative98; All
Dear Rand Paul:

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39 posted on 03/14/2019 5:04:54 PM PDT by musicman (The future is just a collection of successive nows.)
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To: Flaming Conservative
Personally, I doubt Paul would have done this if he had been the deciding vote.

We'll find out if he votes yes to overturn the President's veto.

40 posted on 03/14/2019 5:08:53 PM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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