WATCH: Rand Paul Announces 2016 Presidential Run (Full Speech)

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is scheduled to officially announce his 2016 presidential campaign in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday, April 7 beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m.

UPDATE — 1:45 p.m. ET: Watch the full speech below, via CNN:

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