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It's no coincidence that trust in government is at an all-time low now that the size of government is at an all-time high.

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