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Ron Paul | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 14th district | |
| In office January 3, 1997 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Greg Laughlin |
| Succeeded by | Randy Webber |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Gammage |
| Succeeded by | Tom DeLay |
| In office April 3, 1976 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Robert R. Casey |
| Succeeded by | Robert Gammage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ronald Ernest Paul August 20, 1935 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican (1976–1988, 2012-2013) Libertarian (1988 Presidential Election, 2015-present) |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn "Carol" Paul |
| Children | Ronald "Ronnie" Paul, Jr. Lori Paul Pyeatt Randal "Rand" Paul Robert Paul Joy Paul-LeBlanc |
| Residence | Lake Jackson, Texas |
| Alma mater | Gettysburg College (B.S.) Duke University (M.D.) |
| Profession | Physician, Politician |
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| Website | U.S. House of Representatives Office of Ron Paul |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force United States Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1963–1965 1965–1968 |
Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul (born August 20, 1935) is an American Libertarian. He was formerly a Congressman from the state of Texas. He is retired but still travels around giving speeches about his beliefs.