Sen. Rand Paul Filibuster Succeeds; vote to cut aid to Pakistan, Egypt and Libya

[FrankRep]

Update: 09/21/2012

Rand Paul Raises Money Off Foreign Aid Filibuster, Opposition By Republicans
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1904417.html


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OZ_sZiuwB8


Sen. Paul Filibuster Succeeds
Senate agrees to debate, vote to cut aid to Pakistan, Egypt and Libya


Rand Paul
Sept. 21, 2012


WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, after months of championing the issue of cutting aid to Pakistan and other actions against the interests of the United States, Sen. Rand Paul succeeded in his filibuster mission to bring his legislation to a vote.

Sen. Paul's bill, S. 3576, calls for a prohibition of U.S. aid funds to the governments of Egypt, Libya and Pakistan contingent upon the release to U.S. authorities the aggressors who attacked our embassy and consulate in Egypt and Libya, respectively, and the release of Dr. Shakil Afridi, currently held by the Pakistani government.

"In no way should the United States government be sending money to governments who are not our ally, who blatantly do not respect our country, and who work to compromise the safety of our allies and citizens abroad. I am pleased that the Senate leadership has listened to my pleas for an end to this and have agreed to debate and vote on this pressing issue," Sen. Paul said.

In a series of Dear Colleague letters and direct correspondence to Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid (Nev.) over the past few weeks, Sen. Paul has indicated his intention to hold up all pending legislation before the Senate in a filibuster until his legislation was brought before the Senate to deliberate and vote.


SOURCE:
http://www.paul.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=614



Flashback:

Sen. Paul Proposes Bill to Cut Aid to Pakistan

17 July 2012 | Sen. Rand Paul is pushing a bill to halt aid to Pakistan unless it releases Dr. Shakil Afridi, imprisoned for helping the CIA track down Osama bin Laden.

Rand Paul to Block Appointment of Ambassador to Pakistan

07 August 2012 | Sen. Rand Paul will try to block the confirmation for the US ambassador to Pakistan until Pakistan frees a man who helped the US find bin Laden.

[pcosmar]

Sen. Paul's bill, S. 3576, calls for a prohibition of U.S. aid funds to the governments of Egypt, Libya and Pakistan contingent upon the release to U.S. authorities the aggressors who attacked our embassy and consulate in Egypt and Libya, respectively, and the release of Dr. Shakil Afridi, currently held by the Pakistani government.

"contingent upon"
So it is a bribe.

Why not just cut all funds, FLAT? Period.

[TheGrinchWhoStoleDC]

"contingent upon"
So it is a bribe.

Why not just cut all funds, FLAT? Period.

If rand had has way, I'm sure he would and to Israel as well. You have to take what you can get sometimes.

[PierzStyx]

"contingent upon"
So it is a bribe.

Why not just cut all funds, FLAT? Period.

Its always been a bribe.

And you have to start somewhere. Its easiest to start where your opponents will generally agree with you.

[specsaregood]

"contingent upon"
So it is a bribe.

Why not just cut all funds, FLAT? Period.

perhaps you should watch his speech. he makes an hour long case to end ALL foreign aid. he is making this compromise bill to mock the other senators as radicals who wont even consider cutting aid for ANy reason whatsoever.

[Valli6]

Here's Rand's hour long speech. It happened earlier in the day.

[LibertyEagle]

"contingent upon"
So it is a bribe.

Why not just cut all funds, FLAT? Period.

He tried that, Pete. It was rejected. So, now he is showing them to be the hypocritical asses that they are, and they are getting more pressure from more places.

Listen to the speech. I think you will like it.

[Valli6]

I really like that he repeatedly brings up Hillary Clinton's ridiculous actions. Her incompetence isn't discussed enough.
Also when he says they'll be able to go home and explain to their constituents why they voted to support more financial aid to these people.

[cajuncocoa]

He tried that, Pete. It was rejected. So, now he is showing them to be the hypocritical asses that they are, and they are getting more pressure from more places.

Listen to the speech. I think you will like it.

I listened, and I liked it very much.

I think the simple answer to Pete's question (as much as I would prefer that we DID cut all funds)...if we cannot cut all funds, isn't it about time we get something in return for the money we give them? Must we send millions of dollars to these countries only to have them kick us in the teeth, figuratively and sometimes literally?

When the vote tally is done tonight, let's see who really stands for our country and our best interests.

[Valli6]

Discussing it now:
http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN2/