In 2013, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul spoke for nearly 13 hours to stall the debate on the nomination of John Brennan to run the CIA. Which tactic did Rand Paul use to stall this discussion?

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Rand Paul used the tactic of a filibuster to stall the discussion. A filibuster involves speaking for an extended period of time in order to delay or prevent a vote or decision. Paul's nearly 13-hour speech was a form of filibuster. Cloture is a procedure used to end a filibuster, while open and closed rules refer to rules used in the House of Representatives for debate and amendments on bills.

In 2013, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul Spoke for Nearly 13