Paul Ryan Quotes

Freedom and opportunity are precious gifts and the purpose of our politics is to expand them, for all our people.

And each of us can practice rights ourselves, treating each other without discrimination, respecting each other's dignity and rights.

The new republic should be based on diversity, respect and equal rights for all.

We can continue our progress as a Nation toward the promise that all people are created equal and that our Nation will treat every person in that spirit.

I build no system. I ask an end to privilege, the abolition of slavery, equality of rights, and the reign of law. Justice, nothing else; that is the alpha and omega of my argument: to others I leave the business of governing the world.

He worked for the day when all people would be clothed in dignity.

Every American deserves to live in freedom, to have his or her privacy respected and a chance to go as far as their ability and effort will take them - regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or economic circumstances.

You are the stars and the world is watching you. By your presence you send a message to every village, every city, every nation. A message of hope. A message of victory. The right to play on any playing field? You have earned it. The right to study in any school? You have earned it. The right to hold a job? You have earned it. The right to anyone's neighbor? You have earned it.

We are building together a nation in which there are no second-class Australians.

Everybody has his place; everybody is equal. Treated equally, equal standing, equal rights and status.

I think that overall, the position - on a whole host of issues - should always be toward inclusion and equality.

Compassion, hope, and opportunity are some of the most fundamentally American values that we should fight like hell to protect.

Every life - regardless of background or gender - has equal value.

I get treated like everyone else, and that's the way it should be.

I really am focused on making sure we're doing everything we can so every single person in our country... has the right to thrive... and live in a just and equitable society.

I want everyone to live to their full potential without having to fear someone will try to knock them down or discriminate against them.

Every member of Congress is sent to Washington to represent all of their constituents, regardless of their age, race, social standing, or sexual orientation, and I believe that America should be a place where everybody can dream, and nobody is left out.

I believe that... every one of God's creatures was created equal. I believe that everyone should be treated equal, that's the way I was raised and that's the way I live my life.

We are all human beings and I believe that we all should have equal rights.

Too often, we fall into the trap of thinking 'equal' means 'the same' and that we achieve equality by treating everyone identically.

I speak not for myself but for those without voice... those who have fought for their rights... their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, their right to be educated.

I'm not in favor of any discrimination of any form.

Freedom is not enough.

The way forward is always found through greater respect for the equal rights of all.

I've never treated anyone badly or in a discriminatory way based on their gender, race, religion or sexuality - period.