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Did Rand Paul Flip-Flop on Drones?

April 24, 2013 · 11:49 am ET · 3 Comments

Foreign Policy:
“Ron Paul’s vibrant fan base is in open rebellion today over Rand
Paul’s perceived reversal on domestic drone strikes. The Kentucky
senator, whose famous 13-hour Senate floor filibuster did much to
strengthen his ties with his father’s hardcore following, told Fox
Business Network on Tuesday he’s OK with drone strikes on American
citizens who, for instance, rob a liquor store. ‘I’ve never argued
against any technology being used when you have an imminent threat, an
active crime going on,’ Paul said. ‘If someone comes out of a liquor
store with a weapon and fifty dollars in cash. I don’t care if a drone
kills him or a policeman kills him.'”

Paul later released a statement: “My comments last night left the mistaken impression that my position on drones had changed. Let me be clear: it has not.

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