By RonPaul.com on January 27, 2011
If the Fed couldn’t buy government debt, interest rates would go up and the Congress would have to cut back spending. Date: 01/26/2011 Transcript Ron Paul: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I appreciate you holding these hearings, because the subject of unemployment certainly is one issue that everybody in the Congress agrees with. We’re worried [...]
Posted in Federal Reserve | Tagged Debt, Debt Monetization, Interest rates, Spending |
By RonPaul.com on January 26, 2011
Ron Paul explains why he favors cutting government spending rather than raising more revenue. Date: 01/25/2011 Transcript Neil Cavuto: He’s saying, “With their votes, the American people determined their governing will now be a shared responsibility between parties. New laws will only pass with support from Democrats and Republicans.” Again, echoing this bipartisan theme, he [...]
Posted in Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Debt, Spending, State of the Union |
By RonPaul.com on January 20, 2011
Ron Paul explains why the U.S. government’s self-destructive foreign policy is bi-partisan. He goes on to present his ideas for saving the sinking, debt-ridden ship that America has become in recent decades. Date: 01/20/2011 Transcript Mika Brzezinski: Joining us from Washington, Republican Congressman from Texas, Representative Ron Paul also joining the conversation this morning. And [...]
Posted in Foreign Policy, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Afghanistan, Debt, Iraq, Obama |
By RonPaul.com on January 6, 2011
People have to learn how to take care of themselves because the debt-ridden government can no longer fulfill its promises. Date: 01/06/2011
Posted in Federal Reserve, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Debt |
By RonPaul.com on November 28, 2010
Ron Paul has two proposals for the new Congress: 1) Refuse to raise the debt limit! Find a way, month by month, for Congress to spend only what the Treasury raises in revenue. 2) Start over from scratch with the 13 appropriations bills that fund the federal government. Reject any talk of baseline budgets or [...]
Posted in Ron Paul's Writings, Texas Straight Talk | Tagged Debt, Debt Ceiling, Spending, Tea Party |
By RonPaul.com on June 26, 2010
Ron Paul and Rand Paul were interviewed by Eric King on King World News, addressing questions about the Audit the Fed bill, the economic crisis, the exploding U.S. debt, and the coming economic collapse. Ron Paul and Rand Paul Interview Click the link above to listen now, or download the interview as an MP3 file [...]
Posted in Rand Paul, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Audit the Fed, Collapse, Debt, economics, King World News, Tea Party |
By RonPaul.com on June 6, 2010
Date: 06/07/2010 Why Governments Hate Gold by Ron Paul This past week several emerging and ongoing crises took attention away from the ongoing sovereign debt problems in Greece. The bailouts are merely kicking the can down the road and making things worse for taxpaying citizens, here and abroad. Greece is unfortunately not unique in its [...]
Posted in Federal Reserve, Monetary Policy, Ron Paul's Writings | Tagged Big Government, Debt, Fiat Money, Gold, Greece, Silver |
By RonPaul.com on May 17, 2010
Channel: CNBC Show: Squawk Box Date: 05/17/2010 Transcript Becky Quick: Let’s get to our next guest right now, Representative Ron Paul. He’s a member of the Financial Services and Joint Economic Committees, and Congressman, thank you for joining us. Ron Paul: Thank you for having me. Becky Quick: I’m not sure if you heard the [...]
Posted in Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged CNBC, Contagion, Debt, Greece, Squawk Box |
By RonPaul.com on May 12, 2010
Date: 05/12/2010 Transcript David Asman: Republican Congressman from Texas, Dr. Ron Paul. So Congressman, why do you think we’re bailing out the banks that bet on Greek debt? Ron Paul: Well, I think the banking system is international. I think we do have a global economy, and even though they may be foreign banks, I [...]
Posted in Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged AIG, Bailout, Banks, Bonds, Debt, Federal Reserve, Greece |
By RonPaul.com on February 28, 2010
Is big government necessarily bad government? Ron Paul says “yes” and explains the reasons to Jack Cafferty. Date: 02/26/2010 Channel: CNN Host: Jack Cafferty Transcript Jack Cafferty: Is big government necessarily bad government? My next guest says it is. And I’m inclined to agree with him. Representative Ron Paul won the presidential straw poll at [...]
Posted in Economy, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Bankrupt, Broken Government, CNN, Debt, Dollar, Jack Cafferty |
By RonPaul.com on November 1, 2009
Download the interview as an MP3 file here (27:01 minutes). Show: King World News Date: 10/30/2009 Transcript Eric King: This is King World News, I’m Eric King, and you’re about to hear a tremendous interview with Congressman Ron Paul, author of the Audit The Fed bill and a champion of freedom in this country. Remember [...]
Posted in Economy, Federal Reserve, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Audit the Fed, Debt, Dollar, End the Fed, H1N1, Secession, Swine Flu |
By RonPaul.com on March 24, 2009
Channel: Fox News Show: Glenn Beck Program Date: 3/23/2009 Transcript: Glenn Beck: We’re back with Texas Congressman Ron Paul. Senator Gregg said that the United States is going bankrupt, and that Obama is going to bankrupt the United States of America. Do you believe that, Congressman? Ron Paul: Not quite, because I think it’s already [...]
Posted in Economy, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged bankruptcy, Debt, Dollar, Failed State, Federal Reserve, Treasury, USA |
By RonPaul.com on February 27, 2009
In the “Hearing on Restoring the Economy: Strategies for Short-term and Long-term Change”, Ron Paul and Paul Volcker discuss the history, present and future of fiat currencies. Date: 2/26/2009 Transcript: Chairman: Mr. Paul for one minute? Ron Paul: Thank you, Madam Chairman. I, too, hear my voice all the time and I’m sure the rest [...]
Posted in Monetary Policy, Ron Paul in Congress | Tagged Bubble, Congress, Crisis, Currency, Debt, Dollar, Dollar Standard, Fiat, Gold, Hearing, Paul Volcker |
By RonPaul.com on February 11, 2009
In Monday’s conversation with Clear Channel’s Paul Westcott, Ron Paul warns that the stimulus package will weaken the dollar and lead to rising inflation over the next 6 to 12 months. Channel: Clear Channel Radio Date: 02/09/2009 Transcript: Paul Westcott: We are on the phone now with Texas Congressman Ron Paul. Dr. Paul, thank you [...]
Posted in Economy, Monetary Policy, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Bailouts, Clear Channel, Debt, Inflation |
By RonPaul.com on February 3, 2009
Ron Paul and Judge Andrew Napolitano discuss the bailouts, the stimulus, the crisis, the gold standard, the debt, individualism and collectivism on Napolitano’s show “Brian and the Judge”. Show: Brian and the Judge Channel: Fox News Radio Date: 2/3/2009 Transcript: Andrew Napolitano: There are very few people on the Congress of the United States of [...]
Posted in Economy, Monetary Policy, Ron Paul's Interviews | Tagged Andrew Napolitano, Bailout, Brian and the Judge, Collectivism, Crisis, Debt, Gold Standard, Individualism, Stimulus |
By RonPaul.com on October 3, 2008
United States House of Representatives Statement on HR 1424 October 3, 2008 Ron Paul Madame Speaker, only in Washington could a bill demonstrably worse than its predecessor be brought back for another vote and actually expect to gain votes. That this bailout was initially defeated was a welcome surprise, but the power-brokers in Washington and [...]
Posted in Economy, Monetary Policy, Ron Paul's Writings | Tagged Bailout Bill, Congress, Debt, Financial Crisis, Ron Paul |