FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                             January 12, 2015

Paul Ryan’s Statement On 2016 Decision

This afternoon, Wisconsin’s First District Congressman Paul Ryan offered the following statement regarding his plans for 2016:

“After giving it a lot of thought, I’ve decided not to run for president. Our work at the House Ways and Means Committee over the next few years will be crucial to moving America forward, and my job as Chairman deserves undivided attention.

“It’s clear our country needs a change in direction. And our party has a responsibility to offer a real alternative. So I’m going to do what I can to lay out conservative solutions and to help our nominee lead us to victory.

“I want to thank everyone who encouraged me to run. Their words and continued support have been deeply humbling. And most of all I want to thank the people of Wisconsin for giving me the opportunity to serve our country.”