Rand Paul
American politician and physician
Born
January 7th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A physician and politician served as a United States Senator from Kentucky since 2011. Promoted a platform emphasizing limited government and individual liberties, aligning with libertarian principles. Ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016, advocating for reduced federal spending and non-interventionist foreign policy. Active in discussions regarding healthcare reform, having a background in medicine that significantly influenced his views and legislative efforts.
Served as United States Senator from Kentucky
Ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016
Advocated for limited government and individual liberties
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