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>> laura: what paul ryan's departure really means. that's the focus of tonight's angle. people seem so surprised by >> ryan's announcement today. i think it all makes perfect sense. after all, john boehner is gone. eric cantor is gone. now paul ryan is out. it should be set up front i have known paul ryan for a long time. he's a stand-up person. he is a man of deep faith. he's a man committed to his family which he said was the reason for his retirement. >> all three of our kids are teenagers. i realize if i'm here for one more term, my kids will only have ever known me as a weekend dad. i jus...

Of the house. to be clear, i am not resigning. i intend to fulfill my term as i was elected but i will be retiring in january, leaving this majority in good hands with what i believe is a very bright future. my kids weren't even born when i was first elected. our oldest was 13 years old when i became speaker. now all three of our kids are teenagers. one thing i've learned about teenagers is their idea of an ideal weekend is not necessarily to spend all of their time with their parents. what i realize is if i am here for one more term, my kids will only have ever known me as a weekend dad. i ju...

Depa departure really manies the folk nus tonight's angle >> people seem surprised by speak are ryan's announcement i think it makes sense. after all, john baner is gone. eric cantor is gone and now paul ryan is out. should be said up front shalling he is a stand up person. he is a man of deep faith. a man committed to his family which he said of the reason for his retirement. >> now all three of our kids are teen. what i eelize is if i'm here for one more term my kids will only have ever known me as a weekend dad. i just can't let that happen. >> on a personal level it medicare sense he accep...

More term my kids will only have ever known me as a weekend dad. i can't let that happen. >> reporter: the president saluted ryan's service under calling him a truly good man who will even question the legacy of achievements. among the challenges a vocal block of house conservatives challenge his leadership. a negotiating partner in the present who at times could be unpredictable. the president from devito $1.3 trillion spending package, and campaigning on repealing and replacing obamacare and the senate coming up short. the senate majority leader noted ryan didn't aspire to be speaker. >> pau...

House. i'm not resigning i intend to serve my full term as elected i will be retiring in january loafing this in good hands with a bright future. my kid were not born when i was first elected. our oldest was 13 years old now they are all teens. one thing i learned about teens is their idea of an ideal weekend is not to spend all of l time with their parents. i realize is if i'm here for one more term, my kid will only have ever known me as a weekend dad. i just can't let that happen. >> y understand that. i work nights all my career and unfortunately i say i get it. we wish you the best in all...