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Lou Dobbs: Joining us now for more on job creation and the debt ceiling agreement, Congressman Ron Paul, who voted against raising the debt ceiling. He says the new special committee created by Congress is “disturbing and will be used instead to raise taxes”. Congressman Ron Paul, seeking the Republican Presidential nomination, joins us tonight from Clute, Texas. Good to have you with us, Congressman.
Ron Paul: Thank you, Lou, good to be with you.
Lou Dobbs: You voted again against the debt ceiling. Tell us why.
Ron Paul: Maybe because I’ve never voted for any of the spending essentially over the many years I’ve been in Congress. And I believed that debt was going to be a problem many years ago, and debt is a problem. So you don’t get out of the problem of having too much debt by allowing the Congress to spend a lot more and granting them another 2.4 trillion dollars worth of debt. So it never made any sense to me to do it that way. It just digs the hole much deeper, and then it gets harder for us to get out. So it was a very easy vote for me, but it became much easier when I saw the vehicle they were using to create this “Super Congress.” I mean, where in the world did that come from and what is that going to lead to. That is monstrous. I kept looking and looking, and I can’t find any place in the Constitution where we have the authority to create such a creature as the Super Congress.
Lou Dobbs: Let’s return to you, Congressman Paul. You told me about this super committee. You know, I could never find anything in the Constitution that would satisfy, it seems to me, a reasonable man, namely myself, that there is any constitutional authority for fast track authority for trade agreements. This super committee seems that be in that vein; how will you perceive it?
Ron Paul: That is exactly right. It’s creating committees to do the job and assume the responsibility that Congress should do it. And you’re absolutely right on the trade agreements. I happen to think that these trade agreements and giving this responsibility to the executive branch is absolutely wrong. But it’s not the only area, I think writing regulations is actually writing laws, so I’m way back on what the executive branch should do. But now for the OMB [Office of Management and Budget], it looks to me like with this Super Congress and committee, that if we don’t vote for what they recommend, OMB gets a lot of power, and that’s part of the executive branch and who knows, that’s the area that I think where they may be raising revenues, closing loopholes. Who knows what they might be doing? But it is not a good sign for a constitutional government.
Lou Dobbs: And the Supreme Court has slapped down a lawsuit brought by states and environmental groups that sought to push powers over greenhouse emissions. And the opinion written by Justice Ginsburg made it very clear that the EPA is the source and force in establishing those regulations and enforcing them; a remarkable decision by the Supreme Court. What is your reaction?
Ron Paul: Well, I think it’s rather clear in Article 1 that the Congress is supposed to write the law. This whole idea that any bureaucracy, any agency of government can write all these regulations and they’re the law of the land. One of the most annoying statements I ever heard said was not only do they write the regulations, but what about the statement that Paul Begala said once, “Stroke of the pen, law of the land. Kind of cool.” You know, that tells you what the attitude is about what they think about the Congress and what they think about the American people and what they think about the Constitution.
Lou Dobbs: I think we should point out that was a very young and ebullient Paul Begala at that time.
Ron Paul: He’s settled down now.
Lou Dobbs: And you still recognize him as a fellow Texan, do you?
Ron Paul: Yeah, but I don’t know if he would recognize me, that’s the only thing.
Lou Dobbs: Well, even reluctantly, I’m sure there’s a reciprocity among Texans. Congressman, it’s great to have you with us, always good to talk with you, I appreciate it.
Ron Paul: Thank you, Lou.
Lou Dobbs: Congressman Ron Paul.
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i’m from europe and in my country we are stuck with socialists. people are brainwashed into it from an early age. the state will fix everything!
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Ron Paul 2012 Freedom is popular! Every time I hear Ron Paul talk I can hear Liberty bells ringing, no but really Dr. Paul speaks English I can understand what he is saying. Other politicians speak Chinese, I can’t understand their point of views..
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When i listen to Dr. Ron Paul I hear the voices of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, and Grover Cleveland. The funny thing is most people love those guys but hate people who embrace their political ideas. Dr. Ron Paul – we need you!
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I’m young but registered to vote now. I want to know if anyone can point me where to go and what to do in order to help Ron Paul get to the candidacy for the republican party because if he doesn’t get there he’ll be forced into being an independent and his chances from there will be low folks. This man needs to become the prime candidate for the republican party or else we might be having Obama or damn Romney to choose from this year.
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I think we should stop providing illegal aliens with free education and welfare benefits including free medical benefits rather than cutting benefits to senior citizens. In federal or State governement , education and medicare/medicaid are the largest portion of government budget. How come nobody in DC ever talks about it? Taking away from senior citizens instead taking away from illegal aliens don’t make sense to me.
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although there are only 301 views im sure thousands have already watched this so im not worried! go eff yourself youtub
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obama disliked this vid.
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The government of the US is moving further and further away from a valid constitutional government. Invalid governments and their laws are not to be followed. The south felt that way back in 1862… time for a rematch?
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IIITSSSS AAALLIIVVVEEE!!!
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R. Paul since you live by the Constitution a 100% when do you plan on talking about obama’s FORGED birth certificate and his Conn. SS#?
Finish what Trump started!
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As true as this may be, it’s a good idea Ron Paul doesn’t talk about it as it might be destroy his chances of being Republican leader and / or President. The media will crucify him on that point.
If he sticks to his guns of upholding the Constitution, fiscal responsibility, job growth, end the Fed, reducing the size of the federal government he has a much better chance.
Also, it’s amazing how little coverage the mainstream media is giving to this “super” congress or downplaying it.
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More like Super Bullshit
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reaction: gay
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Scary stuff.
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Dr. Paul sent out a letter the other day calling for 1.4 million in donations for his plans to win the Ames Straw Poll on Aug. 13th. He has a very good chance of winning, but he needs your help. Any amount will help, so please go to RonPaul2102 dotcom and make a donation today!
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1 person follows Keynes….fool
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RON PAUL 2012 . any person with common sense wud know what he is talking about .
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ron I think your bad haircut is unconstitutional.
please drop out of the race. You have no shot of winning, and now you are just annoying me.
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They’re creating a committee to pass whatever legislation they want without your representation. Our Congress is full of pushovers.
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Oh boy…. this isn’t good for us. Congress must be a part-time job now.
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Is the government ever going to go in the right direction? Electing Paul president would be a good first step.
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This man is one of my biggest heroes. The more I learn about him and hear him speak, the more I believe he is exactly what this country needs.
This is a revolution of ideas.
Ron Paul 2012!
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Yea: I love this guy This is why he has my vote! Thats is if they let us vote,if not then its my turn. Lets see what states will kick back Ill help states rights baby,states rights!! ON Communist here!!! OOOOOOOhhhhh NO
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this is the start of the NWO, we are pretty much fucked now.
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Everything the US gov is doing is completely fake I find this “Super” congress hilarious!!!
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SO? WE HAVE A SUPER CONGRESS UH?
SO…..TIME FOR A SUPER REVOLUTION !!!!!!
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RON PAUL 10 TIMES REELECTED FOR SENATE. HE HAS NEVER VOTED FOR TAX INCREASES. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT??? IN FACT! HE WANTS TO GET RID OF THE IRS.
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TIME TO WAKE UP !!!! PLEASE COPY & PASTE IN YOUTUBE:
Alan Grayson (HD): “Which Foreigners Got the Fed’s $500,000,000,000?” Bernanke: “I Don’t Know.”
SEN. SANDERS GOES OFF ON BERNANKE_ 03/03/09.
Man behind Barack Obama Part One.
The Obama Deception HQ Full length version
Mitt Romney and John McCain Smirk at Ron Paul During Reagan Library Debate
NO MAN OR ARMY CAN STOP AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME !
RON PAUL IN 2012.
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I like how opponents of the debt hike can not be a member if the “Super Congress”.
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As a non-American, I would recommend all patriotic Americans to google the following article:-
Naomi Wolf – Fascist America, in 10 easy steps
Be warned this might alarm you. Good luck with your Republic.
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He’s starting to get more pissed everyday lol…I think his dark circles are exponentially getting bigger.
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The Super Committee is a complete joke. They couldn’t cut the budget before. Why would this smaller group of the people who failed us the first time be able to do it now? Someone please enlighten me.
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People! This Video has only had 301 views for over an hour! This is censorship! Like this comment! Go to google and do a video search for “Ron Paul” videos submitted in the past couple of hours. Our candidate is being censored by Google! If the views are low the video never goes viral and I know we have more than 301 views… LIKE THIS COMMENT! GET THE WORD OUT!
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how can i become ron paul?
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I just viewed it…it still says 301 views….
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We are now the U.S.S.A (United Socialist States of America). If Americans let this happen then they deserve slavery.
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