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Thursday, September 20, 2012

PAUL: Demanding justice from Libya, Egypt and Pakistan - Washington Times

PAUL: Demanding justice from Libya, Egypt and Pakistan - Washington Times American taxpayer dollars should not go to Libya until the murderers are delivered to justice. Nor should they go to Egypt until the Egyptians prove that they are willing and able to protect our embassy. Finally, not one more penny of American taxpayer dollars should go to Pakistan until the doctor who helped us get bin Laden is freed. We should not reward bad behavior, yet that is what we’ve done with foreign aid for so many years. The total U.S. foreign aid given to Pakistan, Libya and Egypt equals roughly $4 billion per year. But enough is enough. So I have announced that I will block any and all legislation until Mr. Reid allows for a debate and vote on these foreign aid bills. As this is expected to be the final week of legislative session for both the House and Senate before an extended recess, the elected officials must take immediate action to pass a much-needed bill demanding cooperation and accountability from the countries involved in the recent violence directed at our embassies, consulates and allies. Read more: PAUL: Demanding justice from Libya, Egypt and Pakistan - Washington Times http://p.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/sep/19/no-mideast-cooperation-no-foreign-aid/#ixzz2719WbjAL Follow us: @washtimes on Twitter

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