today the federal government alone spends $10,000 per american. total government now eats up 40% of the economy. 40%. yet the political class always claims they need more. >> many people are hurting. >> help america's steel workers. >> pass funding for black farmers now. >> i average 20 to 30 meetings a day in my office. and 20 to 30 meetings are people asking for something from the federal government. >> paul ryan is an unusual congressman because he believes government should do less. >> you are telling colleagues stay out, don't do anything? >> yeah. in many of these cases, yes. >> that is not a popular idea around here. congress listens to testimony all day and 99% comes from people asking for stuff. >> i propose that congress pass legislation. >> i propose that congress -- >> i ask congress. >> there is a reason people show up and beg. >> it does work and it does pay off. so the people who are connected get the goodies. >> that is right and that is