“Do we believe that the goal of government is to promote equal opportunity for all Americans to make the most of their lives? Or, do we now believe that government's role is to equalize the results of peoples lives?”

Paul Ryan is an American politician from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He served as the 54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and was known for his role in crafting fiscal policy, particularly budget proposals emphasizing entitlement reform and tax cuts. His political career spanned leadership in the House Republican Conference and as a prominent voice in conservative economic discourse.