Cliffs Notes for the Filibuster: Rand Paul in His Own Words - Conor Friedersdorf - The Atlantic

Cliffs Notes for the Filibuster: Rand Paul in His Own Words - Conor Friedersdorf - The Atlantic: "They see themselves as good people, and they say I can't give up any power because I'm going to do good with that power. The problem they don't see is that the power itself is intoxicating, and the power someday may be in the hands of someone else who is less inclined to use it in a good way. I think that's why the power grows and grows and grows -- because everybody believes themselves to be doing the right thing."

"Can you imagine with all the checks and balances of our court system, which I think is the best in the entire world, with attorneys on both sides, whether you can afford one or not, there is argument back and forth and you have these procedural protections and you can appeal, and sometimes you can still get it wrong. If we can get it wrong in the best system in the world, do you think one politician might get it wrong?"

Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA | Fox News

Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA | Fox News: "A Republican senator and tea party favorite from Kentucky used an old-style filibuster lasting nearly 13 hours to take control of the chamber and block Senate confirmation of John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director."

"Paul's performance, which centered on questions about the possible use of drones against targets in the United States, clearly energized a number of his GOP colleagues, who came to the floor in a show of support and to share in the speaking duties."