[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5984]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO THE HONORABLE RON PAUL

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
North Carolina (Mr. Jones) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, one of my dearest friends, and a man 
nationally known for his knowledge and wisdom on so many subjects, 
recently celebrated his 80th birthday on August 20. That special friend 
is Ron Paul.
  Those who had the pleasure to serve with Ron know how he served with 
unwavering principles. Whether he was fighting the Federal Reserve, 
speaking out against unnecessary war, or defending life, Ron Paul lived 
out the principles he holds dear and upheld the Constitution. That is 
why I supported him when he ran for the President of the United States 
of America.
  Mr. Speaker, it was Ron Paul who started the Liberty Caucus, of which 
I am still a member. I will always remember very fondly when we met in 
his office in the Cannon Building for lunch meetings. He would invite 
speakers who were expert in everything from monetary policy to foreign 
policy. We all got so much out of those Liberty Caucus meetings.
  He helped me and many of my colleagues have a better understanding of 
monetary policy, what are good policies and what are bad policies. Too 
many times our leaders don't understand the impact and complexities of 
monetary policy. Mr. Speaker, it is obvious, with our growing debt of 
$18.3 trillion, that our leadership in both parties should call on Ron 
Paul and ask his advice.
  In my 20 years in Congress, I have not had a better friend than Ron 
Paul. I have always been able to count on Ron as both a personal and 
professional confidant.
  In his many years as a ``citizen patriot,'' as his son United States 
Senator Rand Paul calls him, the cause of liberty has never had a 
better friend than Ron Paul. Ron is a great fighter for the 
Constitution; and even though he is out of public office, his fight is 
just as strong today as ever.
  I'm sure many of my colleagues in the House would join me in wishing 
a belated happy birthday to Ron Paul, my dear friend, and a friend of 
the Constitution.

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