John Boehner Quotes

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John Boehner

Profession : Politician

Birth : November 17, 1949

Make no mistake, a 'yes' vote on the Democrats' health care bill is a vote for taxpayer-funded abortions.

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We have no stronger ally anywhere in the world than Israel.

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It's pretty clear that over the last three months the economy has paused. And it's also pretty clear the American people are still demanding and asking the question, 'Where are the jobs?' And the reason we don't have new jobs is because of the job-killing agenda pursued by President Obama and his allies in the Congress.

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I am not for raising taxes on the American people in a soft economy.

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Why don't we stop the stimulus spending? There's still about $400 billion or $500 billion of the stimulus plan that has not been spent. Why don't we stop it? It's not working.

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The American people think the government in Washington is too big. That it spends too much. And - and that it's totally out of control. They want something done about it.

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Listen, I think what's best for the economy and to create jobs is to extend all of the current tax rates - for all Americans. It - it begins to reduce the uncertainty. And for small businesspeople, they can look up and begin to plan.

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We have to deal with two issues. Spending and taxes.

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But make no mistake, the President will find in our new majority the voice of the American people as they've expressed it tonight: standing on principle, checking Washington's power and leading the drive for a smaller, less costly, and more accountable government.

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I started out mopping floors, waiting tables, and tending bar at my dad's tavern. I put myself through school working odd jobs and night shifts. I poured my heart and soul into a small business. And when I saw how out-of-touch Washington had become with the core values of this great nation, I put my name forward and ran for office.

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Earmarks have become a symbol of a Congress that has broken faith with the people. This earmark ban shows the American people we are listening and we are dead serious about ending business as usual in Washington.

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Mitt Romney comes from a family of builders.

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When I met Paul Ryan 22 years ago, he was a student at Miami of Ohio volunteering on my campaign.

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I've got 11 brothers and sisters.

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I like to play golf. I like to cut my own grass.

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I grew up in a big family. You have to learn to get along with each other... get things done as a family.

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