Ron Paul
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August 20, 1935
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Green Tree, Pennsylvania, The United States
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Ludwig von Mises
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Republican United States Congressman from Lake Jackson, Texas, a physician, a bestselling author, and a former 2008 U.S. presidential candidate.
Originally from the Pittsburgh suburb of Green Tree, Pennsylvania, he studied at Duke University School of Medicine; after his 1961 graduation and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology, he became a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon, serving outside the Vietnam War zone. He later represented Texas districts in the U.S. House of Representatives (1976–1977, 1979–1985, and 1997–present). He entered the 1988 presidential election, running as the Libertarian nominee while remaining a registered Republican, and placed a distant third.
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The Revolution: A Manifesto by Ron Paul avg rating 4.38 — 892 ratings — published 2008 5 editions |
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A Foreign Policy of Freedom by Ron Paul avg rating 4.28 — 117 ratings — published 2007 2 editions |
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End the Fed by Ron Paul avg rating 4.49 — 71 ratings — published 2009 4 editions |
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Freedom Under Siege: The U.S. Constitution After 200 Years by Ron Paul avg rating 4.50 — 20 ratings — published 1987 2 editions |
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Pillars of Prosperity by Ron Paul avg rating 4.47 — 15 ratings — published 2008 |
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Case for Gold: A Minority Report of the United State Gold Commission by Ron Paul, Lewis Lehrman avg rating 4.15 — 13 ratings — published 1982 |
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Abortion and Liberty by Ron Paul avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published 1983 |
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Mises and Austrian Economics: A Personal View by Ron Paul avg rating 4.00 — 1 rating — published 2008 |
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Revolution by Ron Paul avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published 2008 |
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"Under the United States Constitution, the federal government has no authority to hold states "accountable" for their education performance...In the free society envisioned by the founders, schools are held accountable to parents, not federal bureaucrats."
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"One thing is clear: The Founding Fathers never intended a nation where citizens would pay nearly half of everything they earn to the government."
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"I'm convinced that you never have to give up liberties to be safe. I think you're less safe when you give up your liberties."
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