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Barack Obama: Congressman Ryan is a decent man. He is a family man. He is an articulate spokesman for Governor Romney's vision, but…

On the recordAugust 16, 2012
Congressman Ryan is a decent man. He is a family man. He is an articulate spokesman for Governor Romney's vision, but it's a vision I fundamentally disagree with.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama acknowledges Ryan's character while expressing disagreement with his political vision.

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