“Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored by the support of this convention for vice president of the United States. I accept the duty to help lead our nation out of a jobs crisis and back to prosperity - and I know we can do this.”

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.