New Speaker Paul Ryan built his reputation as the GOP’s strongman on fiscal policy – but when it comes to foreign affairs, Ryan has been a good soldier and not the leader of the fight. Now that he’s stepped into the Republicans’ top spot in Congress, Ryan (R­Wisc.) is suddenly expected to speak for his party on national security, which Republicans rate as a top concern — especially the battle against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

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