Rand Paul: You Will Be Voting To Fund And Send Arms To The Allies Of Al-Qaeda

Despite objections from Senators Menendez (D-NJ) and Rubio (R-FL), Senator Paul (R-KY) stood staunchly today against a bill which would arm Syrian rebels, citing the danger to Christians enjoying protection under Assad, and the links between the rebels and Al-Qaeda forces.

Intervention into Syria would contribute to further instability in the Middle East if Egypt and Libya are any indication, as despots are not nearly as dangerous as radical religious extremists. It would also contribute to the growing federal deficit which cannot not afford to grow any larger.