TAMPA -- Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul will use his prime-time speaking slot at the Republican National Convention to urge party members to be more open to scrutinizing military spending, a position that puts him in the minority within the GOP.
Paul made the remarks Sunday when he addressed thousands of supporters at a rally for his father, former Republican presidential candidate and Texas Rep. Ron Paul, at the University of South Florida.
"Because we've talked about audit the Fed so much, we're now talking about audit the Pentagon," Paul told the crowd. "Now, because of Hurricane Isaac, it's not sure whether my message will get to the Republican National Convention, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to be able speak. And one of the messages that I will give to them is that Republicans need to acknowledge that not every dollar is well spent or sacred in the military and we have to look for ways to make every department accountable."
Paul will speak at the convention between 7:00 and 8:00 PM eastern time Tuesday, according to an updated schedule made public Sunday.
Both Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, have vowed to increase defense spending if elected.
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Wishspell I watched a crew of 3 guys take 3 days to fill a pot hole the size of a plate on a street. They sat around smoking cigarettes and telling jokes.+6
Guess Not ONLY should the US be getting paid for the wars we fight for Israel but Israel should also fund all the disability money as well as compensation for the dead. If they refuse then simply deport everybody who works for the Israeli lobby in ANY way because they aren't loyal to the US anyway. Let Israel fight all the enemies they have created their own selves and quit using all Americans as human shields for your ongoing genocide and theft of land from the Palestinians.
Paul If Israel is required to pay for US fighting Israel's enemies then Congress would be voting much more than the $3-billion gift to that illegal state. Otherwise Congress critters wouldn't be getting the organizational, financial and media election campaign support from American Jews.