The event is jointly cosponsored by Young Americans for Liberty, the Carolina Debate Union and the USC Honors College. Dr. Paul will highlight the importance of civility and tolerance of all opinions, not just in politics but also in everyday life.

The lecture is open to the public and is free of charge.

Congressman Paul is a U.S. Representative of Texas currently serving his eleventh term. Dr. Paul received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon. After his service, Dr. Paul turned to politics in the late 1970s. He currently serves on the House Banking Committee.

University of South Carolina Honors College provides an outstanding undergraduate education for academically gifted students that individualizes and makes available the resources and academic depth of a comprehensive research university. At the core of its mission is the belief that each individual student matters and that each deserves a program of study the fits their individual goals and needs.

The Carolina Debate Union is a newly founded student organization at the University of South Carolina dedicated to providing a forum for the expression of ideas. The Union provides an opportunity for students to augment their education through the study and practice of effective communication. The Union hosts weekly parliamentary debates.