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Paul Ryan

My Dad, a small-town lawyer, was also named Paul. Until we lost him when I was 16, he was a gentle presence in my life. I like to think he'd be proud of me and my sister and brothers, because I'm sure proud of him and of where I come from, Janesville, Wis

Paul Ryan

Dad

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Paul Ryan describes his father as a kind and steady influence during his childhood before he passed away when Ryan was 16. He expresses a strong connection to his family and hometown, believing his father would feel proud of their achievements just as he does of his father and their roots in Janesville, Wisconsin.

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