Ryan Calls Trump Speech to Congress a 'Once in a Generation' Opportunity

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is speaking out on what he expects to hear from President Donald Trump during his first address to a joint session of Congress.

"We expect him to deliver a bold, optimistic message to the American people," the Wisconsin lawmaker told reporters at a press conference Tuesday.

Ryan added that he predicts the president will strike a tone of unity and renewal.

"Tonight has particular importance. What I think the president recognizes, what we all recognize is that this is a once in a generation moment, once in a generation opportunity. We have the opportunity to tackle big problems that have held us back for so long," said Ryan.

Trump's top priorities include replacing Obamacare and a tax overhaul.

"We can fix our healthcare system so that costs go down and choices go up. We can fix our broken tax code so that rates go down and growth goes up," said Ryan.

The president will also dedicate time to explaining how he'll enhance national security, a promise punctuated by the budget he'll soon release to Congress. Speaker Ryan also reiterated that the House Intelligence Committee hasn't seen any evidence of communication between the Trump campaign and the Russian government.