Sen. Rand Paul advocated for `` less war '' at a conference in Washington on Tuesday . The Kentucky Republican said he would push to end the U.S. military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan by next year. With 41 percent agreeing with Paul 's position -- slightly fewer than the 45 percent who sided with McCain -- Paul argued that a significant bulk of the electorate is on his side and pushed back against criticism that he maintains fringe views on national defense . ` Paul continues to shape his foreign policy doctrine ahead of a potential 2016 presidential run .
Sen. Rand Paul advocated for `` less war '' at a conference in Washington on Tuesday . The Kentucky Republican said he would push to end the U.S. military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan by next year. Paul continues to shape his foreign policy doctrine ahead of a potential 2016 presidential run .