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Also Known As Ronald Ernest Paul
Born August 20, 1935 (age 91) β€’ Pittsburgh β€’ Pennsylvania
Title / Office House of Representatives (1997-2013), United States β€’ House of Representatives (1979-1985), United States β€’ House of Representatives (1976-1977), United States
Political Affiliation Libertarian Party β€’ Republican Party
Notable Family Members son Rand Paul
Role In United States presidential election of 2012 β€’ United States presidential election of 1988 β€’ United States presidential election of 2008

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