Watch Ron Paul's Farewell Address!
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- Опубліковано 15 лис 2012
- On November 14, 2012, retiring Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) gave his farewell speech to Congress.
In a public career that included three stints in Congress (1976-1977; 1979-1985; and 1997-present) and a run for president as the Libertarian Candidate (1988), no living elected official has done more to advance the ideals of limited government and a libertarian approach to federal government.
His longshot bids for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2012 radically altered the national conversation on entitlements, fiscal and monetary policy, foreign policy, and crony capitalism, and his success with online fundraising and organization has set the example that others will be following for years to come. The groups he has created, including Young Americans for Liberty and Campaign for Liberty, will continue to grow in size and influence.
Paul used his final address in the House of Representatives to draw attention to growing violations of civil liberties, a chronic economic crisis brought on out-of-control government spending and debt, the ease with which the country goes to (undeclared) war, and the immoral willingness to use violence to achieve desired social ends.
As Paul's biographer, Reason staffer Brian Doherty, noted, Ron Paul is "a true American original. No politician talks like this, and I suspect it will be a long time before another does. Ideas like this will be much harder to find in the House of Representatives with Paul gone, and we will all be the poorer for it."
Go to reason.com/tags/ron-paul for Reason's coverage of the congressman known as "Dr. No" for his refusal to sanction legislation the he felt was not authorized by the U.S. Constitution.
Produced by Zach Weissmueller, text by Nick Gillespie. About 50 minutes.
"Real patriotism is the willingness to challenge the government when it is wrong" - Ron Paul
I Love You.
a sad amount of applause for one of the greatest stalwarts of freedom ever to occupy a congressional seat
They’re traitors.
He just exposed them for 48 minutes straight
perhaps, but his revolution grows and people can see.....I wouldn't expect congress to clap for him anyway, nor would I want it
Sad? Yes. But the good Dr. deals specifically in creating brush fires. Some times the fire is just too bright for some to see it...yet!✌️
I'll gladly add to that sad amount of applause as well. 👏...
Ron Paul brought common sense to Congress; they rejected it.
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
as they Always Will!
Reason doesn't pay for yr kids' private schools; Patriotism doesn't increase yr Bottom Line! Corporate PACs do! ever since the Clintons, Congress has been a Money Pit and Citizens United made it Worse! the Only reputable representatives are those who Only take small donations from individuals, NO PACs, No corporate sponsors!
#JusticeDemocrats (check em out; their Main attribute in common is the Fact that they don't take corporate $$)... it is So Freakin Depressing to have Hope for the future of US and get Shot Down by Big $$ Every Time!
i know most ppl have been immunized against him by MSM, but Bernie says Many of the very things RP said in this speech! now that Biden's safely ensconced in the Oval, all of a sudden, MSM can use Bernie's name without retching! but if he Ever comes Close to running the show again, they'll Take Him Down again, for Sure!
* NOTE: Most of the reps & senators who Call themselves "Progressives" Aren't!
@Justice Democrats
In the future, history will lament the fact that we didn't listen to Ron Paul.
You were correct, but now we have Donald Trump!
@@AB-yr2eo ....and Trump handed the keys to the kingdom over to the communist party.
We listened, the 1912 nomination was stolen from him, the co-pirate media then hid him.
You were right
this aged well
Ron Paul, one of the greatest messengers of liberty in this generation.
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
You could argue that he's one of the greatest liberty messengers of any American generation. Truly one of the great Americans
He sounds a lot like Rudolf Steiner
It’s crazy how his warnings have finally come home to roost … we are living thru what he warned us a decade ago .. just insane .. truly our last great honest true Patriot statesman , the founders would be pleased with Ron Paul
@@johnslugger Do not compare an actual liberty lover to Regan or Candace Owens
Epic!! Calling them corrupt psychopaths to their faces.... lol. I love this man!
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
@@johnslugger as is Anyone who even Hints at the Truth (Bernie! tho You probly disagree... but he Was Silenced by the MSM! as are Most Progressives... & i don't mean "Progressives" {Fauxgressives} like Obama & Warren & Hillary!)... if ppl Really heard what Bernie et al were saying (Not cherry-picked & interpreted by the Talking Heads {not the band LOL}), ppl wldn't be So Overwhelmingly Hateful about them!... the MSM (both print & TV) march to the Same Drummers as Congress, the Owners who define the Bounds of Thinkable Thought (Noam Chomsky) AND pay for the campaigns of Congresspeople, expecting Some Return for the Millions they provide, directly or through PACs, LLCs, whatever (LOL! all the initials Ron failed to mention)... things have only gotten Worse since 2012! Bernie wld agree with most everything RP said in this speech!
@@PamelaTwining Agreed for the most part. If Bernie ran on a PURE Anti-Corruption Campaign I'd follow him. But Bernie is a package-deal with 30% higher taxes on the middle-class and too many Gun regulations and I am a FULL civil liberties believer in the Bill Of Rights (The Constitution not so much as it full of bugs)
Reagan and Owens are not comparable to Dr Paul. Not even close.
People of my generation said that Bernie was the one who reached them, but not me. Ron was the one who reached me. And unlike the sheep who followed Trump, I actually stayed loyal to Ron's vision! If there's ever a man who embodied the words "never compromise", it's Ron Paul!
I'm 36 now, I was in my early 20s when Ron Paul made his name known. I was always independent and, at that time, identified more Libertarian than liberal. While I have shifted to be a bit more liberal on my social policy views, as far as my overall politics, I still admire Ron Paul very much. He transcended party lines and spoke to Americans, not parties. I supported Bernie and I think they have more in common than not. Economic policy be damned, they both care for the soul of our nation and can agree to disagree like gentlemen. I ways wonder what things would have looked like now if Ron Paul would have won.
Greatest president America never had.
I'M PROUD TO SAY "DR. PAUL THE GREAT AMERICAN PATRIOT IS MY HERO"
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
Without question our last true honest patriot statesman
I am 23 years old and I feel as a child i was fed BS. But i felt I had the understanding to wake up and not allow anyone to brainwash me. I removed all bad habits and set myself in the right direction. Ron Paul is my greatest modern day hero.
Happy 30th!
Happy 31st
23 now, the movement among us is alive... Just saw him speak a couple weeks ago.
If there was just one thing I could say to this man, it would be "thank you, for showing me that there is at least one politician out there who actually cares about liberty"
When you watch a Ron Paul farewell speech from nine years ago in 2022 and practically his entire speech predicted the future.
Ron Paul the President that should have been.
Ron Paul gave this speech after CLEANING THE CLOCK of every Republican on the presidential stage in the debates, and I became a libertarian when he yielded the remainder of his time. ❤️
Ron Paul should be your President
Ron Paul was and still is the man we need but don't deserve
Long live Ron Paul! The hero we needed! The hero we deserved!!
"Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it's the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority?"
'criticizing from the sidelines'
He's been in congress a long time and has run for president twice. He's done what he could...
Congratulations to Ron Paul for standing steadfast against the forces of bureaucracy and tyranny. Ron Paul is our great leader of freedom and liberty.
My hero. We'll never be able to repay you. Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. Paul!
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
@@johnslugger bot poster
@@gdigital13 What????
@@gdigital13 He is just copy and pasting
November 2020, and this could not be more relevant and poignant.
America really missed the boat on Dr Paul. I don't care how old he is, id vote for him tomorrow if he ran.He is an international treasure, god bless Dr Paul.
What an absolute living legend. Such a blessing to our country and timeless example of class, dignity, and intelligence.
I think President Trump should give Dr. Paul the Medal of Freedom. The clock is ticking, Mr. President.
Growing up, I never considered myself a republican but have always listened, enjoyed, and admired the wisdom and Integrity Ron Paul and his son Rand, has brought to this Republic. With a government that only protects private interest, corporate welfare, and a bigger federal budget to fill their own pockets, who will truly be on the People's side?
It’s 2022 and what Ron Paul said here 9 years ago is still relevant today.
It's 2020 Ron Paul is still right and all the predictions true, especially during this pandemic recession/depression.
The final I told you so moment.
MAAAN... I REMEMBER WATCHING THIS GREAT SPEECH 2012 ON TV, PAINED ME PHYSICALLY TO HEAR HIM SAYING THE LAST TIME FOR HIM TO SPEAK. I LOST HOPE IN CONGRESS THAT DAY IN WHOLE. THANK GOD HE CONTINUE EDUCATING US VIA THE 'LIBERTY REPORT' SHOW.
I still listen to the Liberty Report everyday as I need a dose of sanity to get through all this insanity!
Dang, 10 years later and this man is still right
02.01.2020, this is more relevant than ever before, respect to this good man.
Ron Paul's farewell speech, is similar to Dwight D.Eisenhower's speech in regards to the Military Industrial Complex. He warns that unless that Civi Liberties are restored, that we can't have free markets. That we need Liberty over Security in order to have freedom! Great Speech by Dr.Paul.
I am 1 of 16,835. I am the .005%, and I care greatly. I am also sad he is leaving, but I am hopeful that some of his ideas stuck in the minds of the younger representatives.
Where's the "absolutely freaking awesome" button. I only see the like and dislike.
He tried to make America great again long ago...and they stifled all attempts. All Hail, Honourable Ron Paul.
One of the greatest statesmen in history. He is the living legend in the flesh. God bless his soul and bless us all 🙏
The best statesman period since 1976 and on. Nobody and I do not anyone comes close. He is the best there is the best there was and the best there ever well be. This man should of been our president both in 2008 and 2012. We well always look back and say there well never be another man like Ron Paul. You well be sorely missed always. Well always love Ron Paul and his great following of the constitution and bill of rights.
Couldn’t agree more! I’m an African-American that campaigned for him during the GOP primary for the 2012 election. Once the GOP started to associate him with racists & white nationalists, I realized he wouldn’t get the nomination & it was infuriating! He‘s nothing close to that narrative & truly believes the constitution applies to ALL AMERICANS with no regard to their background. I’ll never forget how the GOP fu¢ked him & it’s why I no longer just vote party line.
Dude was one of a kind, and US missed its chance. There is no point on him running again in 2024, he is too old for that now.
im still here, still sending it to everyone. He predicted the future.
He was a once in a lifetime champion of the constituents , the people of America !
I listened and heard every word and heard nothing but facts and worthwhile ideals.
Our government is truly an embarrassment.
What a man... I'm not even conservative and I have the utmost respect for him. So honest and level headed.
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
All roads lead to Ron Paul was right. He tried to warn everyone. We need a leader like this. Someone who genuinely cares for the people.
Ron Paul is the best: because of his honesty, intelligence, integrity, consistency, principled, has common sense policies, and also is interesting! This country is so corrupted without him!
One of the few heroes I have had in life. Dr Paul has been belittled and brushed aside as he continues to speak truth. What the Republicans did to him at their convention was one of the most disgusting episodes in our history and a complete trashing of our right to elect. I am proud to write that in 2021, I continue to listen to his Liberty Report as he continues to tell the world, the way it is. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dr. Paul.
He's getting my vote again in 2024
RON PAUL 2024!!!
but he isn't running I think
Good night sweet prince.
This should be more viral than it is
So proud to have lived in this man's district. America is losing a true hero.
He knew what I know now. A sad turning point for US to not elect this guy as a president.
Excellent speech! He’s right on what America has come to...it’s so sad that most people can’t face the truth and realize that Dr. Paul has real solutions to all of America’s problems!✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
I think Ron Paul finally realized that you can't kill it from the inside, though he gave it a good try!
Epic
His ultimate goal was to spread the message of liberty and non aggression principles, and he reached me. For that I am grateful to Ron Paul, a beacon of light in a dark world
He could have, but it would require a population that isn't politically brain dead enough to elect him president.
We need more of him. I feel Florida is in good hands with Desantos 😎
Is anyone in the Year 2021 watching how MOST of Ron Paul's predictions/concerns ended up coming TRUE?
Ron Paul 2008!
No doubt one of the greatest men to ever walk the earth! God bless Dr. Paul!!
"All things peaceful, even when controversial, should be permitted." 25:47
Thank you Dr. Paul. One of the only real heroes left.
One of the greats. Sadly not given enough recognition by his contemporaries.
Great speech, and a good man. Sorry to see him go.
He is way ahead of his time a legend!
One of my heroes!
Ron Paul will be missed in congress. It's a shame their isn't more people like him.....
"The appetite for liberty has been quite weak"
Goddamn i feel this and hate we are here. Dr Ron Paul laid it out there for us, but the majority ignored. Here we are in 2022 with a president with the most votes in history.
I liked Ron Paul during this election but this made him a much better person in my eyes then before. That is because he understands that the battle that needs to be fought is not a political battle, but a moral battle. It is not about a smoking gun that wipes away statist government, but a large educational campaign to teach people about the evil of physical force and the principles of a free society. As he said only a moral and virtuous people can live with and will demand limited government.
He got my vote !
This country missed out on a great man !
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
8:30 Inflation is 8.5% and the economy contracted by 1.4% during the last semester.
It's happening now. It took 10 years but Ron Paul is always right.
Dr. No stood alone for many more people than those of his district. We are losing what little representation we had.
Ron Paul should have have had the top job, he speaks no BS.
This man should be president!!!!!!!!!!
We need him now more than ever.
One of the greatest representatives to ever govern in this country…
i'd put him as the greatest post-1900.
The POTUS America deserved and didn't know they needed.
I specifically looked this up to just listen again just because I found out and all of us will. He just had a minor stroke LIVE on his show. He’s hanging in there. I hope we can learn a lot from this doctor/soldier from all the wisdom he tried to share his hardest on.
He recovered and is going strong!
@@bls5160 oh hell yaaa
Sadly all his predictions have come or are coming true.
Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
@@unonumero717 Ron Paul was the most brilliant person I ever followed other than Regan and Candace Owens. The media had a HUSH order on Ron Paul. He was totally black balled by the media, sigh, VERY SAD.
Sadly as Bastiat said, when legal plundering becomes law, no one seeks to turn it off, only to join in for their piece until nothing is left.
This will forever be my inspiration. He is still the only presidential candidate I've ever campaigned for, when I was in high school and college. 🤷♂️ Love you Dr. Paul and thank you for everything you tried to accomplish and stand for.
Zing! Loved, the reference to the South Carolina debate where he got booed for referencing the Golden Rule.
Excellent and brilliant speech!
If God Himself doesn't make an opening, zero hour for us is approachung.
God Bless Dr. Paul
Thank you.
Thank you Dr. Paul.
My hero. My children will know what battle you were up against.
Ron Paul is a legend
All I can say is this is one of the most intelligent men to have ever graced our political buildings and offices. FREEDOM!
Thanks Dr paul
I miss him
Amazing still relevant in 2020
Trump administration was a speed bump. Now we'll be back to intervention and global policing.
The warfare/welfare state marches forward
@@dustin2269 lol no actually we didn’t...
@@dustin2269 He restored peace with the PM of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, that's why no one was talking about Trump.
"If I were in Congress in 1996, I would have voted for the Defense of Marriage Act, which used Congress's constitutional authority to define what official state documents other states have to recognize...to ensure that no state would be forced to recognize a “same sex” marriage license issued in another state. If I were a member of the Texas legislature, I would do all I could to oppose any attempt...to impose a new definition of marriage on the people of my state."
-- Ron Paul
20:45 🥺aawwww i felt that! like sum simple advice from a loving Grandfather..☺️
Yay Ron Paul! If I was old enough to vote for you I would!
Im from the future. Holy shit this man is a prophet
What a great man.
Ron Paul never had a chance of winning or getting much accomplished and he knew it. You can't take on the gov and the military-industrial complex and expect to be president. But what he DID do was get the word out, like he wanted. And people DID listen. People DID support him. Libertarian votes have been very high as shown in the last election with Gary Johnson. Change takes time, and Ron Paul did his part to get us there. May more like him come.
then Gary did better then Jorgensen tanked the party. I love the LP but if we can't get our act together America is doomed to authoritarianism, and we aren't doing a great job right now.
let all states SECEDE from the federal govt, then reconstitute new govt based on the bill of rights. we cant let them abolish the constitution!
I miss ron he was one of those true men of character
I love you Ron paul !
So glad to see mention of AIPAC in his speech!