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January 21, 2011

Paul Ryan Will Deliver GOP's Response To SOTU

In what Andrew Stiles aptly calls "a shrewd move" Republicans have apparently decided to drive home the earnestness of their pledge to reign in federal spending by selecting House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R, Wisc.) to deliver the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union Address. Ryan has shown the ability to do quite well going head-to-head with the president in the past, and is likely to do so again.

As stated in the congressional Republicans' announcement:

[...] 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 Speaker 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."

Posted by Robert Owens at January 21, 2011 11:32 AM

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