Paul Ryan Quotes

The Democrats' ads convince me that Governor Romney can't sing, but his record convinces me he knows how to lead, and I think you know which skill we need more.

I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people.

If elected, I will win.

Decisiveness is the best way to get things done.

I will run against anybody.

Sybil's my wife, and on the first day of October, that's the first time I knew Ross was going to run.

One cannot govern with 'buts'.

It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.

I mean, you have to be able - you have to have made the commitment within yourself to do whatever it takes to get the job done and to try to inspire other people to do it, because obviously the first rule is you can't do it by yourself.

I really want to be governor when I have a partner in the White House.

We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're running on a ticket, you're running with a team.

If I wanted a circus ringmaster, I'd hire Trump. If I wanted advice on brain surgery or hospital management, I'd turn to Carson. Fiorina would make an articulate television pundit. But for president?

President Bush gave me a tremendous opportunity to serve as the vice president. I enjoyed very much having the opportunity to be a part of his team. He told me at the outset, he wanted me to sign on to be a part of his team - and he was true to his word, kept it. He was tough. He was decisive. He was also a pretty good politician.

He who has a task to perform must know how to take sides, or he is quite unworthy of it.

I worked in Maynard Jackson's first campaign, and I remember the excitement we felt when he won.

I will always be a partner with the president of the United States.

Governor Romney is a good debater.

You must ... communicate your passion to others and act accordingly, without hesitation when your decision is once made.

[Campaign] Promises forecast governance.

I just go out and try to help England win games.

By running, you're making that commitment that says, 'I'm dedicating myself to public service.' Win or lose, you're making that statement, and you actually are taking a step in that direction.

Mike Pence, of course, is a governor with executive experience and doing well in a Midwestern state, but also served in Congress. I served with Mike.

There is a paradox in politics that what it takes to get elected is not necessarily what it takes to govern, and my feeling is that trying to control things too much feels icky to me.

Charlene has a very strong personality and I have no doubt of her desire to get involved in things alongside me.

I learned to respect the coach and to do everything within my power to show that I should be the one playing. That's exactly what I did during my three years under Mourinho.