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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) argued Wednesday that former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley suspending herRepublicanpresidential campaign was overdue, stating it was about time.

Pauls statement was made about an hour ahead of Haley announcing the end of her campaign following her Super Tuesday losses. Paul had advocated against Haley being the Republican Partys 2024 nominee, launching the Never Nikki movement in January ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

You know, I think its about time, and I think she represents a wing I am not a big fan of, sending more money overseas when we can barely take care of problems here at home, Paul said on Fox Businesss Mornings with Maria. So I think the primary is over now. Its been over for some time, but this morning, it will officially be over, and we move on to the fall. And there will be a great contrast to be drawn in the fall, and I look forward to that.

Pauls Never Nikki announcement was made after he said he would make a statement on the 2024 presidential race, clarifying he would never endorse Haley but did not specify whom he would endorse. The Kentucky senator did say there was a lot to like about former President Donald Trump and that he had also spoken to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

As of early Wednesday afternoon, Paul has not made an endorsement for president.

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Haley announced the suspension of her 2024 campaign on Wednesday, expressing her thanks for the outpouring of support she had received throughout her campaign. Haley did not announce an endorsement of Trump, who has all but secured the Republican Partys 2024 presidential nomination with Haley suspending her campaign.

The Washington Examiner contacted Pauls office for comment.

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Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky pulled no punches, beginning his visit at the Reagan Library on Feb. 20 by echoing a question often posed by his wife, Kelley: Why hasnt Anthony Fauci been arrested?

Addressing the audience, Paul stated, Its not for lack of trying. Listening from the front row of the Simi Valley presidential library was his wife.

In his book, Deception: The Great COVID Cover-Up, released on Oct. 10, Paul criticizes what he perceives as the failures of the public health system during the pandemic. He lays much of the blame on Fauci, who served as director from 1984 to 2022 of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

David Trulio, president and CEO of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, praised the senators fearlessness in speaking uncomfortable truths and challenging conventional wisdom.

We are fortunate indeed to have with us this evening a courageous and principled leader, a key voice in both the medical profession and the U.S. Senate, Trulio said to the several hundred people in attendance.

Paul, an ophthalmologist, asserts that Fauci, a physician and immunologist, misled the nation regarding COVIDs origins and stifled scientific opposition.

In his book, Paul contends that the new virus likely originated from research performed at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, partly financed by NIAID. He alleges that taxpayer funds for this research were deceitfully redirected to Wuhan without proper oversight.

Paul accuses Fauci and his allies of knowing COVIDs origins, silencing dissent and being driven by financial motives. Faucis influence led to harsh lockdowns, causing significant personal economic damage to American citizens, he said.

The reason I wrote this book isnt just about putting Anthony Fauci in jail, although I wont complain if thats the result. Really, the reason why I wrote this book is trying to keep this from happening again, Paul said.

Paul announced that he has sent a criminal referral to the U.S. Department of Justice, alleging Fauci lied to Congress about funding for gain-of-function research being conducted by the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Gain-of- function research genetically alters an organism in a way that may enhance the biological functions of gene products. Scientists do this to assess the potential dangers of highly infectious diseases so they can be better prepared to combat them. But if such a highly contagious virus escapes from a laboratory, it could spark a worldwide pandemic.

Paul claimed that emails obtained through the Freedom of Information Act incriminate Fauci, revealing his admission to deceiving the public and members of a congressional committee.

The lab evidence is overwhelming, Paul said. Republicans are investigating in the House, but until Democrats take notice, legislative change remains elusive.

Paul said it was important to avoid future mishaps and suggested that U.S.-funded lab research be regulated. He has proposed legislation for an independent research oversight committee, but faces Democratic resistance.

In response, Fauci accused Paul during the 2022 congressional committee meeting of distorting everything about me, and said that Pauls false claims have had a direct effect on his and his familys safety.

Fauci has written his own memoir called On Call: A Doctors Journey in Public Service. It will be released June. 18.

I hope that this memoir will serve as a personalized document for the reader to understand better the daunting challenges that we have faced in public health over the past 40 years, Fauci said in a statement in early February.

If another virus should emerge, Paul said he opposes lockdowns.

Never again should we be put in this situation. Never again should we allow them to come into our schools, or set one foot into our churches, he said.

Paul, who was making his third visit to the Reagan Library, criticized universal vaccine mandates, including for members of the armed forces, and praised the removal of the military mandate. He advocated for reinstating and compensating service members who were dismissed for vaccine refusal.

If Republicans were in control, it would happen, he said.

Paul said liberty requires eternal vigilance.

Im going to keep on fighting with every breath I have. I appreciate your support and I hope you will fight alongside me, he said.

An audience member asked how Californians can let legislators know they want their country back.

Never, ever let Gavin Newsom anywhere near the White House, he responded to big applause. I think were united on that one.

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U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) plans to step down from his role as the Senate Republican leader at the end of the year, and independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced who he would like to see take the senators place.

Kennedy wants U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) to replace McConnell.

Mitch McConnell, who has served in the Senate for almost 40 years, announced hell step down this November.Part of public service is about knowing when to usher in a new generation, Kennedysaid Wednesday, February 28 in a post on X, the platform commonly known as Twitter.

Its time to promote leaders in Washington, DC who wont kowtow to the military contractors or push us deeper into foreign conflicts, Kennedy continued. We need representation who will prioritize American wellness over all else. I believe @RandPaul would be an incredible successor. Hes shown great judgment and has the grit to put hardworking Americans first.

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Senator Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican serving on the Foreign Relations Committee, has introduced legislation to block President Bidens proposed sale of U.S. F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, a move strongly supported by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

The Paul Resolution, a privileged measure entitled to an up-or-down vote of the full U.S. Senate, would prohibit a broad array of weapons systems, in addition to the pending sale of F-16s. The resolutions predicate is Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) of 1976.

Turkey is today a NATO ally in name only an increasingly hostile state that undermines our American interests, attacks our regional allies, and rejects our democratic values, said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. President Biden shouldnt ship Ankara a single bullet, much less one of our most advanced weapons systems arms that will surely be deployed against Greeks, Cypriots, Kurds, and Armenians as they were during Azerbaijans 2020 attack on Artsakh.

Senator Pauls joint resolution of disapproval would help reassert Congress crucial oversight role over arms sales, and force a long-overdue public conversation about the U.S.-Turkey relationship. Extensive civil society reporting and successive State Department reports document that Turkey is not statutorily eligible for either U.S. security assistance or military sales. This measure would bring actual Administration policy into alignment with U.S. law.

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February 29, 2024

Contact:Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343

WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, the U.S. Senate will vote on Senator Rand Pauls (R-KY) Joint Resolution of Disapproval,S.J.Res.60, to reject the Biden Administrations effort to provide Turkey with F-16 aircraft as part of an extensive arms deal. Dr. Paul introduced the resolution after the Biden Administration formally notified Congress of its intention to sell Turkey 40 new F-16s and modernize 79 existing F-16s, worth $23 billion.

Dr. Paul is expected to speak on the floor at approximately 3:05PM ET ahead of the 3:20PM ET vote.

It is crucial for Congress to assert its oversight authority regarding foreign military sales, especially when they involve significant arms transfers to nations with a record of disregarding human rights,said Dr. Paul. Turkeys President praised Hamas as a liberation group, Turkeys military fired at our troops in Syria, and Turkeys authorities imprison those who dare to criticize the leader. That doesnt sound like the actions of an ally deserving of $23 billion worth of American firepower.

Turkish President Erdogans brazen endorsement of Hamas as a liberation group following its heinous October 7th attack on Israel underscores disturbing advocacy for the terrorist organization. Additionally, the State Departments 2022 Human Rights Report for Turkey exposed grave violations, including arbitrary killings, torture, and the unjust detention of thousands, including journalists and political dissidents.Turkeys unwavering support for Azerbaijan in its brutal conflict against Nagorno-Karabakh resulted in widespread casualties and a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, displacing over 100,000 individuals. Turkey also procured Russian S-400 air and missile defense systems in 2019, despite strong U.S. protests.The decision prompted the United States to remove Turkey from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program due to concerns that the S-400 could expose stealth capabilities to Russian intelligence gathering.The United States subsequently imposed sanctions on Turkeys Defense Procurement Agency, which are still in place today. Furthermore, fellow NATO ally Greece accused Turkey of invading its airspace more than 10,000 times in 2022.President Erdogan even threatened to use military force against Greece. Given Turkeys egregious actions,Congress must demand unequivocal adherence to human rights and the rule of law before considering a $23 billion F-16 sale to Turkey.

The joint resolution put forward by Dr. Paul prohibits the sale of a myriad of weapons systems and aircraft, including but not limited to:

Read the full resolutionhere.

The U.S. Senate is poised to vote on Dr. Pauls Joint Resolution with the support of the following organizations:

Armenian Assembly of America

Armenian National Committee of America(ANCA)

Frontiers of Freedom Institute

America Matters

Friends Committee On National Legislation

Quincy Institute

American Moment

American Friends of Kurdistan

Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC)

Middle East Forum

In Defense of Christians

Christian Solidarity International

Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN)

Background:

Since first being elected to office, Dr. Rand Paul has taken decisive action by introducing thirty-two Joint Resolutions of Disapproval concerning proposed arms sales to nine foreign governments: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Egypt, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Czech Republic, Georgia, and Pakistan.

Additionally, Dr. Pauladvanced standalone billsdesigned to ensure our foreign policy consistent with American principles, including the complete cessation of arms sales to Turkey, conditional military aid to Saudi Arabia contingent upon the Secretary of States confirmation of Jamal Khashoggis safety and liberty, the withholding of funds to support Islamic terrorist factions, and the imposition of restrictions on aid to Egypt until the President certifies the conduct of democratic elections after the 2013 coup.

Furthermore, Dr. Paul has proposed limitations on assistance to nations like Egypt, Libya, and Pakistan and has called for a prohibition on aid to Egypt until the President furnishes specific certifications concerning the treatment of nongovernmental organization (NGO) personnela testament to his commitment to upholding human rights and fostering stability through principled foreign policy measures.

Arms Sales Legislation and Resolutions:

S.J.Res. 60, JRD Turkey

S.J.Res. 56, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res. 55, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res. 54, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res. 53, JRD Saudi Arabia

S.J.Res. 59, JRD United Arab Emirates

S.J.Res 58, JRD Saudi Arabia

S.J.Res.53, JRD Australia

S.J.Res.52, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res.51, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res.50, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res.49, JRD Australia

S.J.Res.48, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res.44, JRD Bahrain

S.J.Res.36, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res.35, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res.31 , JRD Saudi Arabia

S.2624 A bill to prohibit arms sales to Turkey.

S.J.Res.26, JRD Qatar

S.J.Res.25, JRD UAE

S.J.Res 24., JRD Czech Republic

S.J.Res.23, JRD Czech Republic

S.J.Res.22, JRD Bahrain

S.J.Res.20, JRD Bahrain

S.J.Res.68, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res.67, JRD Egypt

S.J.Res.66, JRD Qatar

S.Res.204 A bill to prohibit military aid to Saudi Arabia until the Secretary of State determines that Jamal Khashoggi is alive and free.

S.J.Res.65, JRD Bahrain

S.J.Res.50, JRD Georgia

S.J.Res.42, JRD Saudi Arabia

S.532 Stop Arming Terrorists Act

S.J.Res.39, JRD Saudi Arabia

S.J.Res.31, JRD Pakistan

S.J.Res.30, JRD Pakistan

S.2477 Egyptian Military Coup Act of 2014

S.1278 Egyptian Military Coup Act of 2013

S.3576 A bill to provide limitations on US assistance (Libya, Egypt, Pakistan)

S.2327 A bill to prohibit direct foreign assistance to the Government of Egypt until the President makes specific certifications related to the treatment of nongovernmental organization workers.

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