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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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Paul Ryan
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 29
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The condition of your birth doesn't determine the outcome of your life. This is America.
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The secret to understanding me is, I'm not trying to be anybody other than who I actually am. People want candid, refreshing leadership. And I've always tried to go with solutions. You know, I've always tried to say, here's how we get our economy growing, here's why we get our debt under control. That's what Mitt Romney is offering.
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We will not spend four years blaming others, we will take responsibility.
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