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Chairman Paul Ryan to
Deliver Republican Address to the Nation on January 25
Speech to immediately
follow President Obama’s State of the Union
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) and
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced today that
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver the
Republican address following the President’s State of the Union address
to Congress on January 25, 2011. Last year – in an unprecedented
failure – Congressional Democrats chose not to pass, or even propose a
budget, punting on a duty that represents the most basic responsibility
of governing. Chairman Ryan will deliver the Republican address
Tuesday night from the House Budget Committee hearing room, where the
Democrats’ spending spree will end and the Republicans’ push for a
fiscally responsible budget that cuts spending will begin.
In making
the announcement, the GOP leaders noted that Chairman Ryan is a leading
voice for fiscal discipline and common-sense solutions to cut spending
and create jobs. Known for his thoughtful and detailed critiques
of big-government policies, Ryan has helped put to rest the Democrats’
argument that more government spending and higher taxes is the answer
to most of our nation’s ills. His commitment to free enterprise
and limited government make him the right choice to outline a vision
for how a smaller, less costly government will help create the right
conditions for the creation of good, private sector jobs.
“Paul Ryan
is uniquely qualified to address the state of our economy and the
fiscal challenges that face our country,” said Congressman Boehner.
“We’re broke, and decisive action is needed to help our economy get
back to creating jobs and end the spending binge in Washington that
threatens our children’s future. I’m pleased that Paul will be
outlining a common-sense vision for moving our country forward.”
Leader
McConnell said, “Paul Ryan has spent the better part of the last two
years explaining exactly why the Democrat agenda has been so bad for
jobs and the economy, and why we need to ditch the government-driven
approach in favor of creative, common-sense solutions that put the
American people back in charge. Chairman Ryan’s unique
understanding of the fiscal problems we face, his command of policy,
and his adherence to the principles of our nation’s founding make him
an excellent spokesman for the path that Americans want Washington to
take.”
Chairman
Ryan said, “Delivering an address to the nation is a unique
opportunity, and I am grateful to my party’s leaders for entrusting me
with this responsibility. I am hopeful that the President will
work with the new House Majority to cut spending, reform government,
and restore the foundations for growth and job creation. More
than rhetoric, we need results. I look forward to outlining a
vision for a future that fulfills the uniquely American legacy of
leaving the next generation with a stronger, more prosperous nation.”
NOTE: Born
and raised in the community of Janesville, Paul Ryan is a
fifth-generation Wisconsin native. Currently serving his seventh term
as a Member of Congress, Paul works to address the many important
issues affecting Wisconsin residents and serve as an effective advocate
for the 1st Congressional District. He is the Chairman of the
House Budget Committee, where he works to bring fiscal discipline and
accountability to the federal government. He is a senior member
of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax
policy, Social Security, health care and trade laws. Paul is a
graduate of Joseph A. Craig High School in Janesville and earned a
degree in economics and political science from Miami University
(OH). Paul and his wife Janna live in Janesville with their
children, daughter Liza and sons Charlie and Sam.
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