10月27日VOA聽力：美國眾議院行將選出新議長
This is not a job I ever wanted or I ever sought. Hecould be the first reluctant House speaker inmodern American history.
Paul Ryan is no stranger to the national stage,having served as the Republican vice presidentialnominee in 2012. And, he is no stranger to theworkings of Congress, having co-authored a 2013 fiscal deal with Democrats that limits federalspending to this day.
A strong endorsement from the man Ryan would succeed. He works hard, and he is verybright, and he has good relationships, I think, with all the wings of the party.
Ryan said he would serve as speaker only if Republicans unified behind him.That unity will beput to the test almost immediately with critical votes on matters such as raising the federalgovernment’s borrowing limit by November 3 or risk a U.S. debt default.
It’s as serious as it gets for our economy, for interest rates.This has a direct impact on thelives of the American people.
Ryan will have to contend with the same ultra-conservative Republican faction that bedeviledBoehner's leadership with demands of a no-compromise opposition to president BarackObama’s agenda and a focus on shrinking the size of government at all costs.
Ryan shares such policy goals but will be constrained as speaker by current political realities,according to his allies.
Divided government is very difficult. It’s frustrating, but it’s what the American people havegiven us.
Ryan’s election as a speaker is expected Thursday.
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