Although Paul's filibuster was technically against Brennan's nomination, his remarks focused primarily
on civil liberties issues, offering a scathing
critique of the Obama's administration's use of unmanned drones, and refusal to rule out military strikes against American citizens
on U.S. soil.
Though he subjects his liberal opponents to a scathing
critique, George aims to establish
civil liberties on a more secure foundation than the anti-perfectionists propose.