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On the recordSeptember 13, 2011
I invited Chairman Ryan to today's hearing, but he made it clear when he decided not to run for President, that he prefers to keep his distance from the Secret Service.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Acknowledging Paul Ryan's absence from the hearing due to his decision not to run for President.

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