Honorable Ron Paul
United States Representative, Texas, Republican
Representative Paul was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1976. He served through 1984, then left office. He was elected again in 1996. He serves on the Financial Services Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committees. The following is excerpted from the February 14–16, 2007, House floor debate on H. Con. Res. 63, the Iraq War Resolution. This grand debate iswelcomed, but it could be that this is nothing more than a distraction from thedangerous military confrontation approaching with Iran, which is supported by many inleadership on both sides of the aisle. This resolution, unfortunately, does notaddress…