He voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists in response to the September 11 attacks , but suggested war alternatives such as authorizing the president to grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal targeting specific terrorists . An opponent of the Iraq War and potential war with Iran , he has also criticized neoconservatism and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East , arguing that both inadvertently cause terrorist reprisals against Americans , such as the 9/11 attacks . Paul has stated that " Israel is our close friend " and that it is not the place of the United States to " dictate how Israel runs her affairs "
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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