people. I am uninterested in using U.S. forces for the process of nation-building. We must take care of our nation before we attempt to rebuild or support others.” [Rand Paul op-ed, Washington Times, 6/15/11]  Rand Paul Questioned Why The U.S. Was Spending $700 Million To Support A War Effort In Libya That Was Not Of Any Interest To Our Well-Being. “Thus far, the United States has provided 93 percent of the cruise missiles, 66 percent of the personnel, 50 percent of the ships and 50 percent of the planes in this Libyan mission. The resources provided are estimated to cost roughly $700 million. I do not see any logic behind such expenditures. Why is America, in a time of economic emergency, spending $700 million to support a war effort that is not of any interest to our nation’s well-being?” [Rand Paul op-ed, Washington Times, 6/15/11] Rand Paul: “I Don't Think Libya Is In Our National Security Interest And I Don't Think We Can Afford To Be In A Third War.” RAND PAUL: “Well, there are two separate arguments. One is, should Congress authorize force? And that's very important, so I'm a big fan and very much in favor of having the debate and having the vote on use of authorization. So, one, it's Congress' obligation to have that vote, whether we should go to war or not. And then, two, there's a second question and a very important debate -- is Libya in our national security interest, and can we afford to be in a third war? On that particular contention, I don't think Libya is in our national security interest and I don't think we can afford to be in a third war.” [State of the Union, CNN, 6/21/11] Rand Paul: “I Do Have Questions About Whether Libya Has Anything To Do With Our National Security.” ANDERSON COOPER: “Are you talking about this because in part you're opposed to the U.S. involvement in Libya or would you be talking about this if it was any military action that had gone 60 days without congressional authorization?” RAND PAUL: “I do have questions about whether Libya has anything to do with our national security. But the thing is, what's really most important is not the specifics of the war, but the specifics of the Constitution, because what I fear is an unlimited presidency and some day we have a president who starts World War III without permission of Congress.” [Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, 5/20/11] Rand Paul Called For The Senate To Follow The House’s Lead And Demand Answers On The Logic Behind U.S. Involvement In Libya. “On June 3, the House passed a resolution demanding that the president provide the American people with specific answers and rational reasoning. So far, Mr. Obama has failed to provide compelling and legitimate logic behind U.S involvement in the Libyan mission. The House is requesting that the president be held accountable for his actions and provide the American people with answers. The U.S. Senate should follow their lead.” [Rand Paul op-ed, Washington Times, 6/15/11] Pence Pence Thanked Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton For Her Efforts To “Isolate Libya During A Time Of Extraordinary Tragedy In The Streets.” “Thank you, Chairman. And I want to thank the Secretary of State for her testimony and her service to the country. It’s good to see you back before the committee. I also want to thank you, specifically, for the efforts by the administration and your offices to further isolate Libya during a time of extraordinary tragedy in the streets, tragedy of which I think we're probably only partially aware. I – I want to continue to encourage and urge the administration to stand with those that are standing in that now bifurcated country to use all means at our disposal to provide support and certainly associate myself with Mr. Royce’s comments about isolating radio communications and – and would express appreciation for your efforts at Geneva and elsewhere to facilitate a coordinated -- a coordinated international response, including a no-fly zone. Gadhafi must go. And I'm – I’m grateful to hear the Secretary of State and the administration take that position unambiguously.” [Hearing on Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities and Needs Amidst Economic Challenges, House Foreign Affairs Committee, 3/1/11] Pence Urged The Obama Administration “To Use All Means At Our Disposal To Provide Support” To Libyan Rebels. “Thank you, Chairman. And I want to thank the Secretary of State for her testimony and her service to the country. It’s good to see you back before the committee. I also want to thank you, specifically, for the efforts by the administration and your offices to further isolate Libya during a time of extraordinary tragedy in the streets, tragedy of which I think we're probably only partially aware. I – I want to continue to encourage and urge the administration to stand with those that are standing in that now bifurcated country to use all means at our disposal to provide support and certainly associate myself with Mr. Royce’s comments about isolating radio communications and – and would express appreciation for your efforts at Geneva and elsewhere to facilitate a coordinated -- a coordinated international response, including a no-fly zone. Gadhafi must go. And I'm – I’m grateful to hear the Secretary of State and the administration take that position unambiguously.” [Hearing on Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities and Needs Amidst Economic Challenges, House Foreign Affairs Committee, 3/1/11] Pence: “Gadhafi Must Go.” “Thank you, Chairman. And I want to thank the Secretary of State for her testimony and her service to the country. It’s good to see you back before the committee. I also want to thank you, specifically, for the efforts