Transcript: ABC World News on Ron Paul's 3rd Quarter Fundraising

CHARLES GIBSON (Anchor): We're going to transition from the leaders in the Presidential race to a candidate who has been pretty consistently near the back of the pack: Republican candidate Ron Paul. Because Paul surprised the political world today, his campaign announcing he'd raised $5 million in the past 3 months. That's more money than some candidates who've received much more notice. Here's ABC's Jake Tapper.

JAKE TAPPER: Long dismissed as a fringe candidate, Congressman Ron Paul was all smiles today in New Hampshire.

REP. RON PAUL: I think the time is right. People are really frustrated. Frustrated with both parties, frustrated with the war...

TAPPER: And unlike almost every other republican candidate, Paul raised more this quarter than in the previous one. His message is simple.

[begin clip from Iowa GOP Debate, August 5, 2007]

JILL HUDKER: If you were president, what would be your strategy for ending the war in Iraq?

PAUL: Just come home. We just marched in, we can just come home. [applause]

[end clip]

GEORGE WILL: Ron Paul says to a lot of people eager to hear this message, you can be anti-war and be a conservative. In fact, he says, if you're a real small-government conservative, you have to be anti-war.

TAPPER: While few observers think Paul will win the nomination, he draws young, enthusiastic crowds. And his message, not only against the war, but in favor of small government, is resonating. Including, interestingly enough, from soldiers. According to one study, Congressman Paul received more campaign cash from members of the military than any other Republican presidential candidate. In the house, the former obstetrician votes against so many spending and government bills, he's called "Dr. No". Dr. No was happy today so many voters were saying "Yes" to his message. Jake Tapper, ABC News, Capitol Hill.