Taking a Stand Quotes

“So why did I run? I tell people that I got tired of throwing things at my television, and that is at least partially true.”
― Rand Paul, Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America

“President Obama is on course to add more debt than all the previous presidents in history—combined.”
― Rand Paul, Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America

“Most times, the accusation of blasphemy arises out of personal grudges or petty disputes-or as a cover of outright theft or property. Christians have no legal recourse in such matters. They're sent to jail, lose their homes, and often lose their lives without a single word uttered on their behalf. In the first three centuries A.D., the crime of following Christ's teachings was punishable by death. Pardons were offered to Christians who renounced their faith and offered sacrifices to the Roman gods. Too many Christians now live in the same ancient fear.”
― Rand Paul, Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America

“There have been Christians in Syria since St. Paul converted on the road to Damascus. Just north of Damascus is a town called Maalula, or the "land of martyrs." From there, modern-day stories of persecuted Christians filter out the world.”
― Rand Paul, Taking a Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics to Unite America