--- title: Rand Paul or Ron Paul: Test Yourself on Their Positions description: Kentucky Sen. 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Rand Paul announced a run for the White House Tuesday, with a campaign launch that aimed to expand the GOP’s tent while stressing classic Republican themes of limited government and fiscal responsibility._ by [Ryan Teague Beckwith](https://time.com/author/ryan-teague-beckwith/) ## Ryan Teague Beckwith Apr 7, 2015 11:31 AM UTC by [Ryan Teague Beckwith](https://time.com/author/ryan-teague-beckwith/) ## Ryan Teague Beckwith Apr 7, 2015 11:31 AM UTC Sen. Rand Paul may be following in his father’s footsteps by running for president, but that doesn’t mean he’s moving in lockstep on the issues. The Kentucky Senator, who will kick off his campaign Tuesday, has broken with his father’s libertarian positions in a number of ways in recent years. See if you can tell which Paul said which quote. ## Transcript [ MUSIC ] Today, I announce with God's help, with the help of liberty lovers everywhere, that I am putting myself forward as a candidate for President of the United States of America. [ APPLAUSE ] [ APPLAUSE ] I have a message [ APPLAUSE ] a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. We have come to take our country back. Join me as together we seek a new vision for America. [ MUSIC ] The Washington machine that gobbles up our freedoms and invades every nook and cranny of our lives must be stopped! Crowd: President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! President Paul! 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