Speaker's Blog
Where I was on September 11th
September 11, 2018
I remember that day like it was yesterday. Seventeen years—it's hard to believe it was that long ago. Read More
An Honor Fit for a Decorated War Hero and Statesman
August 30, 2018
Tomorrow, the late Sen. John Sidney McCain III will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Members of the public and the U.S. government will be able to pay their respects. Sen. McCain dedicated his life to serving our country. Upon news of his passing, Speaker Ryan said, “John McCain was a giant of our time—not just for the things he achieved, but for who he was and what he fought for all his life…He will always be listed among freedom’s most gallant and faithful servants.” Read More
Be-ers and Do-ers
August 20, 2018
Be-ers are people who come to be somebody—to be called Congressman, to have a title, to have a lapel pin and to be important and be in the press. To be, not to do. And then there are doers—people who actually believe in principles, ideas and want to fight for those ideas no matter the consequences. Read More
Speaker Ryan Reads a Few ‘Mean Tweets’ Ahead of Intern Talk
July 25, 2018
Shortly, Speaker Ryan will be speaking to a group of Capitol Hill interns about rediscovering our common humanity as a way to restore civil discourse and strengthen civil society. Following his remarks, Speaker Ryan will field questions. But to get the conversation started, we had the speaker read a sampling of some recent tweets directed his way. (The ones we could safely publish anyway.) Click here to watch the video. And watch the event live at 10:45 a.m. ET. Read More
Video: The American People Are Better Off Now
July 11, 2018
After years of struggling to get ahead, the American people are seeing jobs, opportunity, and confidence come roaring back. Read More