Thread: Statement of Faith by Ron Paul

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The Covenant News ~ July 21, 2007
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We live in times of great uncertainty when men of faith must stand
up for our values and our traditions lest they be washed away in a
sea of fear and relativism. As you likely know, I am running for
President of the United States, and I am asking for your support.

I have never been one who is comfortable talking about my faith in
the political arena. In fact, the pandering that typically occurs in
the election season I find to be distasteful. But for those who have
asked, I freely confess that Jesus Christ is my personal Savior, and
that I seek His guidance in all that I do. I know, as you do, that
our freedoms come not from man, but from God. My record of public
service reflects my reverence for the Natural Rights with which we
have been endowed by a loving Creator.

I have worked tirelessly to defend and restore those rights for all
Americans, born and unborn alike. The right of an innocent, unborn
child to life is at the heart of the American ideal of liberty. My
professional and legislative record demonstrates my strong
commitment to this pro-life principle.

In 40 years of medical practice, I never once considered performing
an abortion, nor did I ever find abortion necessary to save the life
of a pregnant woman. In Congress, I have authored legislation that
seeks to define life as beginning at conception, H.R. 1094. I am
also the prime sponsor of H.R. 300, which would negate the effect of
Roe v Wade by removing the ability of federal courts to interfere
with state legislation to protect life. This is a practical, direct
approach to ending federal court tyranny which threatens our
constitutional republic and has caused the deaths of 45 million of
the unborn. I have also authored H.R. 1095, which prevents federal
funds to be used for so-called "population control." Many talk about
being pro-life. I have taken and will continue to advocate direct
action to restore protection for the unborn.

I have also acted to protect the lives of Americans by my adherence
to the doctrine of "just war." This doctrine, as articulated by
Augustine, suggested that war must only be waged as a last resort---
for a discernible moral and public good, with the right intentions,
vetted through established legal authorities (a constitutionally
required declaration of the Congress), and with a likely probability
of success.

It has been and remains my firm belief that the current United
Nations-mandated, no-win police action in Iraq fails to meet the
high moral threshold required to wage just war. That is why I have
offered moral and practical opposition to the invasion, occupation
and social engineering police exercise now underway in Iraq. It is
my belief, borne out by five years of abject failure and tens of
thousands of lost lives, that the Iraq operation has been a
dangerous diversion from the rightful and appropriate focus of our
efforts to bring to justice to the jihadists that have attacked us
and seek still to undermine our nation, our values, and our way of
life.

I opposed giving the president power to wage unlimited and unchecked
aggression, However, I did vote to support the use of force in
Afghanistan. I also authored H.R. 3076, the September 11 Marque and
Reprisal Act of 2001. A letter of marque and reprisal is a
constitutional tool specifically designed to give the president the
authority to respond with appropriate force to those non-state
actors who wage aggression against the United States while limiting
his authority to only those responsible for the atrocities of that
day. Such a limited authorization is consistent with the doctrine of
just war and the practical aim of keeping Americans safe while
minimizing the costs in blood and treasure of waging such an
operation.

On September 17, 2001, I stated on the house floor that "…striking
out at six or eight or even ten different countries could well
expand this war of which we wanted no part. Without defining the
enemy there is no way to know our precise goal or to know when the
war is over. Inadvertently more casual acceptance of civilian deaths
as part of this war I'm certain will prolong the agony and increase
the chances of even more American casualties. We must guard against
this if at all possible." I'm sorry to say that history has proven
this to be true.

I am running for president to restore the rule of law and to stand
up for our divinely inspired Constitution. I have never voted for
legislation that is not specifically authorized by the Constitution.
As president, I will never sign a piece of legislation, nor use the
power of the executive, in a manner inconsistent with the
limitations that the founders envisioned.

Many have given up on America as an exemplar for the world, as a
model of freedom, self-government, and self-control. I have not.
There is hope for America. I ask you to join me, and to be a part of
it.

Sincerely,

Ron Paul


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FAX: 703-248-9119

BRAVO..........WELL SAID!

Ron Paul wrote

I am running for president to restore the rule of law and to stand
up for our divinely inspired Constitution. I have never voted for
legislation that is not specifically authorized by the Constitution.
As president, I will never sign a piece of legislation, nor use the
power of the executive, in a manner inconsistent with the
limitations that the founders envisioned.

Many have given up on America as an exemplar for the world, as a
model of freedom, self-government, and self-control. I have not.

This is why I'm voting for Ron Paul!!

Me too.