Do we believe that the goal of government is to promote equal opportunity for all Americans to make the most of their lives? Or, do we now believe that government's role is to equalize the results of peoples lives? — Paul Ryan Copy Share Image
America is more than just a place...it's an idea. It's the only country founded on an idea. Our rights come from nature and God, not government. We promise equal opportunity, not equal outcomes. — Paul Ryan Copy Share Image
When we're done simplifying the tax code, getting the lobbyist carve outs our of the tax code, lowering our rates and letting people have… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
Grow jobs. Get this economy growing. Raise wages. Simplify the tax system, so it's easy to comply with. — Paul Ryan Copy Share
We want American families to feel more confident in life. We want the next generation to know that yes, the best days of this… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
What [President Donald Trump] is doing is taking away the executive overreach that President [Barack] Obama did which we thought exceeded his powers. — Paul Ryan Copy Share
My dad died when I was young. He was a good and decent man. There are a few things he would say that have… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
Millions of young Americans have graduated from college during the Obama presidency, ready to use their gifts and get moving in life. Half of… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
When you take a look at the problems our country is facing, debt is No. 1. The math is downright scary and the credit… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
What I'm concerned about is endless borrowing, which is going to compromise our economy not only today but in the future. Because we know… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
We believe, as our founders did, that 'the pursuit of happiness' depends upon individual liberty; and individual liberty requires limited government. — Paul Ryan Copy Share
I call crony capitalism, where you take money from successful small businesses, spend it in Washington on favored industries, on favored individuals, picking winners… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
Conventional wisdom on government's role in inequality often has it backwards. Tax reforms have resulted in a more progressive federal income tax; government transfer… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
Let the Democrates go on making its case for more government control over every aspect of our lives. More taxes to pay. More debt… — Paul Ryan Copy Share
