Paul Ryan Email Blast: We Have To ‘Unite The Clans’ For ‘Freeeeedooooom’

In this photo taken Feb. 2, 2016, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. speaks in Washington. Ryan said Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, Republicans need to stop fighting angrily among themselves and not be distracted by guns or o... In this photo taken Feb. 2, 2016, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. speaks in Washington. Ryan said Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, Republicans need to stop fighting angrily among themselves and not be distracted by guns or other "hot-button" issues that President Barack Obama raises. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) MORE LESS
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House Speaker Paul Ryan’s office put out a Friday email blast to “unite the clans,” a reference to the Academy Award-winning film “Braveheart.”

The email calls attention to Ryan’s penchant for referencing the epic film about the Scottish battle for independence while pushing his plan to unite conservatives around a “bold, pro-growth agenda.”

The email also featured a gif of star Mel Gibson from that scene in the film.

“Building a movement—particularly one based on such an inclusive approach—takes time, but as Braveheart reminds us, it’s all worth it in the fight for ‘freeeeedooooooooom,'” the email read.

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