Mr. Speaker, we have reached a point in history where some have forgotten that it is the family, not the government, that is the fundamental building block of our society.

Sullivan Award presented to the best amateur athlete in the U. Connection to Mark Foley
After Rep. 0 at the Kansas Relays in 1969 Ryan's 3:57.

Years prior to his political career Ryun had an athletic career that saw him become a world-class runner and the last American to hold the world record in the mile run. His career was highlighted by many world record times and a silver medal in the 1500 m at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.