a faithful catholic, paul belize in the words and dignity of every human life. -- paul belives in theds and dignity of every human life. [applause] with energy and vision, paul ryan has become an intellectual leader of the republican party. he understands the fiscal challenges facing america are exploding deficit in crushing debt and the fiscal catastrophe that awaits us if we do not change course. he combines the profound sense of responsibility for what we owe the next generation with an unbounded optimism in america's future and understanding of all the wonderful things american people can do. he also combines firm principles with the practical concern for getting things done. he has never been content to simply curse the darkness. he would rather light candles. throughout his career, he has shown the ability to work with members of both parties to find common ground on some of the hardest issues confronting the american people. paul and i are beginning on a journey that will take this to every corner of america. we are offering a positive governing agenda that will lead to economi

a faithful catholic, paul belize paul believes in the words and dignity of every human life.has become an intellectual leader of the republican party. he understands the fiscal challenges facing america and are exploding deficits and crushing debt. weis is a catastrophe that wil will face if we do not change course. what optimism in america's future and an understanding of all the wonderful things the american people can do. his principles and his concern for getting things done, he is never been content to simply curse the darkness. he would rather light candles. throughout his legislative career, he has shown that his ability to work with both members from both parties and finding common ground. paul ryan and are beginning on a journey that will take this to every corner in america. we are offering a positive agenda that would lead to economic growth, widespread prosperity, and it will improve the lives of our federafellow citizens. [cheers and applause] our plan to strengthen the middle class will get america back to work and get our country back on its feet. [applause] we