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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?

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Paul Ryan
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 29
Congressional Staff
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United States Representative
Janesville
Wisconsin
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