I accept the calling of my generation to give our children the America that was given to us, with opportunity for the young and security for the old - and I know that we are ready. Paul Ryan acceptamericacall Change image and share on social
Are we interested in treating the symptoms of poverty and economic stagnation through income redistribution and class warfare, or do we want to go at the root causes of poverty and economic stagnation by promoting pro-growth policies that promote prosperity? Paul Ryan classeconomicgrowth share on social
Before the math and the momentum overwhelm us all, we are going to solve this nation's economic problems. And I'm going to level with you: We don't have that much time. But if we are serious, and smart, and we lead, we can do this. Paul Ryan economicleadlevel share on social
Conventional wisdom on government's role in inequality often has it backwards. Tax reforms have resulted in a more progressive federal income tax; government transfer payments have become less progressive. Paul Ryan backwardsconventionalfederal share on social
We must promote upward mobility, starting with solutions that speak to our broken education system, broken immigration policy, and broken safety-net programs that foster dependency instead of helping people get back on their feet. Paul Ryan backbreakdependency share on social
While President Obama shirks his responsibility to advance solutions to our fiscal challenges, he can no longer hide from the merciless math of the balance sheet. Conservatives have made certain of that. Paul Ryan advancebalancechallenge share on social
That's the real secret to job creation - not borrowing and spending more money in Washington. Paul Ryan borrowcreationjob Change image and share on social
So, in Europe, they're cutting people's retirement and health benefits. And that's what we want to avoid from happening. They're raising taxes, entering a recession. That's the kind of economic program that President Obama has put in place. Paul Ryan avoidbenefitcut share on social
What I'm concerned about is endless borrowing, which is going to compromise our economy not only today but in the future. Because we know the decisions we make right now really dramatically impact us in the future, and the debt is literally getting out of our control. Paul Ryan borrowcompromiseconcern share on social
I have never seen opponents so silent about their record, and so desperate to keep their power. Paul Ryan desperateopponentpower Change image and share on social