Sen. Rand Paul: My wife and I were attacked by a mob — Dems would worsen problem by bowing to rioters
RAND PAUL CALLS FOR FBI ARRESTS, INVESTIGATION INTO 'MOB' HE BELIEVES 'WOULD HAVE KILLED US,' IF NOT FOR POLICE
His statement:
They say you know you’re over the target if you’re taking fire. Well, I’ve had more than my share in the last few years.
I was shot at by a lunatic Bernie Sanders supporter...
I was assaulted, had six broken ribs, and lost part of my lung...again by a violent leftist...
And now the same mobs that are burning city blocks, looting businesses, and killing people around the country attacked my wife and me.
I’m not going to let them intimidate me. I’m not going to let them win.
I hope you’ll stand with me today and say the same thing.
It’s funny because it’s not even about ideology for these mobs. Want to know how I’m sure? Among their obscenities and threats, they also screamed “Say Her Name” at me, a reference to the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky.
I’ve said her name as loudly and often as anyone. In fact, after meeting with her family, I authored the “Justice For Breonna Taylor” Act, ending the no-knock warrants that caused her death.
I am THE SPONSOR of the thing they wanted done. But of course, that didn’t matter.
It’s not what the current anarchy and violence are about. Legitimate protest has turned into indiscriminate mob violence, and that’s both sad and enraging.
I hope it all comes to an end soon, and local leaders will come to their senses.
But no matter what, I’ll keep fighting. I’ll keep fighting for justice. I’ll keep fighting for the bill of Rights.
I’ll keep fighting for you.
Please stand with me today
Rand is a physician and has been repeatedly targeted by extremists. God bless him and has family!