Paul Honored as a Champion of the Constitution

FOR RELEASE: April 17, 2001

Lake Jackson, Texas- Representative Ron Paul was honored Thursday as a "Champion of the Constitution" by the Texas Citizens for a Sound Economy. More than 200 constituents and community leaders joined Paul for the award ceremony at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. The theme of the evening was "We Want Less," celebrating Paul's commitment to less taxation, less regulation, and less government.

"Ron Paul has consistently stood on the side of taxpayers and consumers in their battle against bigger government and higher taxes," said Peggy Venable, director of the Texas CSE. "He has also been a guardian of the Constitution in his efforts to maintain the proper role of government."

CSE is a nonpartisan grassroots organization that believes in individual liberty, the free market, lower taxes, and less government spending. Paul's support for these principles and his voting record in Congress made him an obvious choice to receive the award.

"We need more Congressional members like Ron Paul who come to Washington and truly represent their constituents," stated Matt Kibbe, vice-president of the national CSE. "He consistently votes to lower taxes and reduce government intrusion into citizens' lives and livelihoods."