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We don't have a tax revenue problem in Washington, we have a spending problem in Washington.

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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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Donald Trump heard a voice out in America that no one else heard.
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We want free trade but we want free trade that is good. We want free trade that levels the playing field.
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Look at the potential for America. Look at the direction we've been going. Look at the direction we need to go.
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I believe in a free society, where aspiration and effort can make the difference in every life. Where your starting point is not your destiny and where your first chance is not your only chance.
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This is a time to unify, this is a time to heal.
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Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored by the support of this convention for vice president of the United States. I accept the duty to help lead our nation out of a jobs crisis and back to prosperity - and I know we can do this.
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