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“You don't have freedom because you are a hyphenated American; you have freedom because you are an individual, and that should be protected.”

Quote by Ron Paul

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Ron Paul, a former U.S. Representative, was born on August 20, 1935. He is a renowned politician, physician, and author who served as a U.S. Representative from Texas from 1976 to 1985. Paul ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2012. He is known for his libertarian views and criticism of monetary policy. more

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