“You can either be in the Ron Paul tradition and say there's nothing wrong with heroin and cocaine, or you can be in the tradition that says, 'These kind of addictive drugs are terrible; they deprive you of full citizenship, and they lead you to a dependency which is antithetical to being an American.'”

Former U.S. Speaker of the House and political strategist, Newt Gingrich shaped modern conservative politics in the 1990s. His leadership of the Republican Revolution redefined congressional strategy and policy, emphasizing fiscal conservatism and cultural renewal. He remains a prominent voice in Republican thought and media commentary.