Walter B. Jones
Born: 1943
Occupation: Businessman

Walter B. Jones is the incumbent U.S. Congressman representing North Carolina District 3.

Quotes:

Walter Jones on Ron Paul's candidacy:

Far too many Republicans in recent times have claimed to be fiscally responsible in principle, only to then vote for big spending programs that will leave our grandchildren bankrupt. They claim to believe in the Constitution's limits on government's power, but their actions say something else entirely.

That is why your decision to formally explore running for the Presidency is so important.

Sadly, not many in public life fully understand the Constitution which they have taken oaths to defend, nor do they fully grasp the principles of liberty upon which it is grounded.

That is why I appreciate the fact that you are willing to consider entering the competition of ideas that is a Presidential race.

As Congress's premier defender of the Constitution, you would have the platform necessary to espouse the ideals that are vital to turning America around - and you would be in a position to hold other candidates accountable for talking one way to their supporters at home, and then voting another way in public office.

I look forward to the prospect of you running, and having the platform to raise the issues that too many candidates would prefer to ignore.

Moderator Notes:

  • One of the staunchest members of Ron Paul's Liberty Committee.
  • Introduced HR 53 to redefine War Powers to a form that makes more sense and abides by the Constitution.
  • Consistently supports antiwar legislation.