In Signal to Conservatives, Paul Ryan Taps Sen. Mike Lee for Opening Remarks

A Ryan aide confirmed the timing of the decision, adding that the two are friends.


Sen. Mike Lee got the call to do the introduction honors today as House Speaker Paul Ryan gave his first major address since taking up the gavel. But the Utah Republican didn’t have much time to prep.

Ryan’s office extended the offer the day before, The Daily Signal has learned. “It was kind of a last minute thing,” a senior Lee aide told The Daily Signal. “But we were more than happy to do it.” More...

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