House Speaker Ryan: Leaving Office So Kids Won't Know Only a 'Weekend Father'

Sandy Fitzgerald : Apr 11, 2018
Newsmax.com

The Wisconsin Republican, who was first elected to the House in 1998 and became speaker in 2015, pointed out that he reluctantly took the gavel, and had not sought the job, but he still gave it "everything that I have."

[Newsmax.com] House Speaker Paul Ryan on Wednesday confirmed he will not seek re-election in November, telling a press conference that he has decided to set new priorities in his life and with his family. (Photo: Paul Ryan official photo/ Wikipedia)

"What I realize is if I'm here for one more term, my kids will only have ever known me as a weekend dad," Ryan said. "I just can't let that happen. So I will be setting new priorities in my life, but I will also be leaving incredibly proud of what we've accomplished."

Ryan explained that his own father died when he was 16, the same age his daughter is now, "and...

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