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Do we believe that the goal of government is to promote equal oppo

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 governments role is to equalize the results of peoples lives? – Paul Ryan

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I dont want to get into the whos a hostage-taker discussion here, but what is the estate tax? Its a double tax on death. Economists will tell you that its really not a tax that soaks the rich, but its a tax on capital that deprives business investment and therefore job creation. – Paul Ryan

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President Obamas reckless defense cuts that are hanging over our cloud, hanging over the horizon could put almost 44,000 jobs at stake right here in Pennsylvania. we are not going to let that happen. You know why? Because No. 1, national defense is the first priority of the federal government. – Paul Ryan

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As a governor, I am naturally inclined to focus on the domestic side of protecting the United States. – Bill Owens

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While democracy in the long run is the most stable form of government, in the short run, it is among the most fragile. – Madeleine Albright

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To reduce deficit spending and our enormous debt, you reign in spending. You cut the budget. You dont take more from the private sector and grow government with it. And thats exactly what Obama has in mind with this expiration of Bush tax cuts proposal of his. – Sarah Palin

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When a nation is over-reliant on one or two commodities like oil or precious minerals, corrupt government ministers and their dodgy associates hoard profits and taxes instead of properly allocating them to schools and hospitals. – Bono

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Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military. – Barack Obama

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