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“When it comes to jobs, President Obama makes the Jimmy Carter years look like good old days. If we fired Jimmy Carter then, why would we rehire Barack Obama now?”

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Paul Ryan is an American politician born on January 29, 1970. He is a member of the Republican Party and served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Ryan is known for his expertise in fiscal and tax policies and his commitment to advancing conservative agendas. more

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