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People lineup to attend a campaign rally for Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan, in a Grand Aire hangar at Toledo Express Airport.

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Among the supporters waiting for vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan were military veterans.

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People pass through a security checkpoint at a campaign rally for Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan.

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U.S. Rep. Bob Latta kisses his wife Marcia after she introduced him on stage.

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Marjorie and George Flack of Metamora hold hands as they watch a campaign video during a rally featuring Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan. Marjorie served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II, George served in the U.S. Navy.

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Supporters watch as a video about Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is played during a campaign rally featuring his running mate Paul Ryan.

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Dave Snyder, left, and Frank Vaculik, both of Metamora and members of VFW Post 7574 in Lyons, watch as a speech by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is broadcast live.

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Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan shakes hands with retired U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Mack of Defiance after Mack introduced Mr. Ryan. Mack was injured while serving in Afghanistan.

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Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan takes the stage in the Grand Aire hanger.

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Paul Ryan speaks on Mitt Romney's foreign policy.

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"What we are seeing is the unraveling of the Obama foreign policy. Four Americans were murdered in a terrorist attack in Benghazi. In a Romney administration when we know that we are clearly attacked by terrorists, we won't be afraid to say what it is," Mr. Ryan said.

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Paul Ryan speaks to a throng of supporters at the Toledo Express Airport.

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Marjorie and George Flack of Metamora listen as Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks. Both are members of VFW Post 7574 in Lyons.

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CTY ryan08p State Rep Barbara Sears, from left, State Rep. Randy Gardner, U.S. Rep. Bob Latta and his wife Marcia, listen as Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan speaks during a campaign rally in a Grand Aire hangar at Toledo Express Airport near Swanton, Ohio, Monday, October 8, 2012. Ryan is the running mate of presidential candidate Mitt Romney. THE BLADE/DAVE ZAPOTOSKY

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Speaking on unemployment, Mr. Ryan said, "On Nov. 6 we are going to elect a leader, Mitt Romney, to deal with this problem."

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During his speech Mr. Ryan emphasized the nation's debt situation.

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Military veterans were invited to sit in the bleachers behind the lectern and Mr. Ryan.

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Mr. Ryan spoke after the broadcast of Mr. Romney's televised speech, emphasizing Mr. Romeny's points.

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Conservative supporters turned out en masse for the campaign rally near Swanton.

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Monday's visit was Mr. Ryan's first trip to the Toledo area as a vice-presidential candidate.

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Supporters, framed by the front window of an old Jeep, listen as Mr. Ryan speaks.

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Supporters including Kathye Zaper of Maumee, center, cheer Mitt Romney's running mate.

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Lucas County Republican Party Chairman Jon Stainbrook applauds the GOP vice-presidential candidate's speech.

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Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan adjusts the collar of supporter Ron Sturgill of Toledo, during a campaign rally at Toledo Express Airport.

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Republican vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan is greeted by Mary Jo Deraedt of Holland, shaking hands, left, Shan Grogan of Toledo, top center, and Sheilah Grogan (Shan's twin sister) of Toledo, lower right, during a campaign rally.

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