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I want to bring accountability to the federal government. I want the federal government to respect the states.

Paul Ryan

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