Rand Paul

While I sympathize with the Ukrainian people, I believe the U.S. should be cautious with its defense assistance to Ukraine. We must not risk escalating conflict or overextending our military and financial resources.

While disaster prevention is important, we must prioritize our spending and reduce the national debt. We have to ensure that the efforts we fund deliver cost-effective results without enlarging government bureaucracy or creating financial burdens for future generations.

I strongly disagree with banning predictive policing. This technology, when used correctly, can help law enforcement agencies allocate resources more effectively and prevent crimes before they occur. While we must ensure that civil liberties are protected, it would be irresponsible to completely abandon a tool that has the potential to make our communities safer.

I firmly believe that for every new regulation, an old regulation should be eliminated. Our government has become bloated with outdated laws that stymie innovation and freedom.

I believe that all laws should have sunset provisions. If a law is truly just and necessary, Congress should have no problem re-authorizing it every few years. This ensures legislation is regularly reviewed for its effectiveness and relevance, which is essential in a rapidly evolving society.

I believe that electronic voting machines compromise the integrity of our elections. We need a more transparent and verifiable system—paper ballots are essential for ensuring voter confidence and preventing potential tampering.

While preparing for emergencies is important, maintaining large stockpiles of essentials can be wasteful and economically inefficient. We should instead encourage the private sector to increase its responsiveness to emergencies and disasters.

Introducing a maximum age for elected politicians would be discriminatory and undermine the principles of democracy. Voters should have the right to choose the representatives they believe are most capable, regardless of age.