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Evening that it just wasnt going to happen. >> and what did that feel like for you? what -- >> it was very disappointing. we had good days, bad days. it was a great experience. im very fortunate to have had this experience, but losing never feels good. >> no, losing doesnt feel good. but not learning the lessons of that loss isnt good either. at his core this election was about fairness, giving, everyone a fair shot. congressman ryan doesnt -- he doesnt get it. >> was this a referendum on your b...

Like that. >> that may be, a republican treasury secretary, that may be going too far. look, i think the american people would like to see washington begin to handle successfully some of the problems that only washington can handle. >> paul: right. >> the federal budget, budget issues, et cetera. it would be good for the country and i think it would be good for the president if he started out now not with the old stuff and the old fight and the old dont push me on that, ill go to the people and ...

Like that. >> may be, a republican treasury secretary, that may be going too far. look, i think the american people would like to see washington begin to handle successfully some of the problems that only washington can handle. >> paul: right. >> the federal budget, budget issues, et cetera. it would be good for the country and i think it would be good for the president if he started out now not with the old stuff and the old fight and the old dont push me on that, ill go to the people and make ...

Like that. >> that may be, a republican treasury secretary, that may be going too far. look, i think the american people would like to see washington begin to handle successfully some of the problems that only washington can handle. >> paul: right. >> the federal budget, budget issues, et cetera. it would be good for the country and i think it would be good for the president if he started out now not with the old stuff and the old fight and the old dont push me on that, ill go to the people and ...

Were four years ago. losing 800,000 jobs a month. at net positive 5 million plus jobs. steady job growth increases the gdp numbers. i would like to see them higher. compare america to the rest of the world we are the one shining spot in the whole world. look at us compared to europe, china, india. i do think we he need to deal with the budget issues which i know my colleagues would agree with as well in terms of not going over the fiscal cliff. i would echo what senator udall said. we dont reall...

Reciting talking points, lines that he had memorized for the debate that was more true on foreign policy. which is not an area he has a lot of expertise in. he seemed more comfortable talking about budget issues. hes the house budget committee chairman. thats an area of strength. contrast that with the vice presidents performance. hes very steeped in policy 27 years the elder in that debate. the question with biden was more about style. biden versus biden question, he was strong on his substanti...

You as much as the hard and fast issues. obama is leading romney in all the gut check questions and i think with women, what akin does, throws that seed of doubt, yes, im not happy with the president, but if i -- if they make the connection if i put romney in charge it puts all those republicans in charge, do i want to go there, have that conversation about my body, about abortion, i think that -- thats the fear of the romney camp. >> would he have done better to have condi rice at his side? she...

>> its an honor to announce my running mate and the next vice president of the united states, paul ryan! >> now a look at paul ryan. the man. >> jamesville, wisconsin, is where i was born and raised, and i never really left it. >> the lawmaker. >> i have focused on solving the problems that confront our country. >> and his impact on the race for the white house. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. im wolf blitzer. youre in "the situation room." ...

around the world. im wolf blitzer and you are in "the situation room." >> per in this special hour, we are taking a close look at the man mitt romney asked to join him on the republican presidential ticket, congressman paul ryan of wisconsin. romney made the big announcement in front of the battleship, the uss wiscons. ryan was chairman of the house budget committee made a name for himself here in washington by battling deficits and fighting for cuts and spending. listen to highway mit...

i dont know anyone who doesnt respect his character and judgment. >> paul ryan was only 28 years old when he was first elected to the united states congress. he served seven terms, almost 14 years. at 42, hes the same age as the eldest of romneys five sons. ryans catholic with a wife and three young children. >> i want you to meet my family. this is my wife, janna. our daughter, liza, and our sons, charlie and sam. im surrounded by the people i love. i love you too. janesville, wisco...