Ron Paul spoke with the editorial board of The Nashua Telegraph Nov 7, 2007. 60 minutes. Posted with permission, courtesy of The Nashua Telegraph. www.nashuatelegraph.com Topics covered: economy, abortion, immigration, stem cell research, Iraq war, Iran, Afghanistan, foreign policy, nation building, the monetary system and destruction of the dollar, 911-what he would have done different, civil liberties, open government and privacy, ethics in government, marijuana and the war on drugs-legalization, Alternative energies (ethanol, hemp, solar, nuclear)-free market solutions, health care, homeschooling and private education, corrupt government, the primary system On the issues: IRAQ WAR: Only Republican member of Congress to vote against war in 2002 and would withdraw all US troops in three to six months. IMMIGRATION REFORM: Supports strengthening borders with more federal patrols and enforcing laws against employers who hire illegal aliens. Opposes guest worker or any form of amnesty to the 12 million people who got here illegally. HEALTH CARE: Supports free market solutions such as health savings accounts and transitioning a refundable tax credit so more families can afford health-care coverage; voted to let citizens buy and bring cheaper drugs from Canada into the US EDUCATION: Voted against No Child Left Behind; supports $3000 tax credit for families who participate in school choice. Opposes school vouchers as philosophically that means other taxpayers are subsidizing
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