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Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

John Boehner is an American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Born on November 17, 1949, Boehner is known for his leadership role within the Republican Party and his influence on American politics.

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“One more time? We've done this. We've done this at least four times where there's a new government program to help homeowners who have trouble with their mortgages. None of these programs have worked. I don't know why anyone would think that this next idea is going to work. All it does is delay the clearing of the market. As soon as the market clears and we understand where the prices really are - that will be the most important thing we can do in order to improve home values around the country.”

“But, you know, I'm presiding over an institution that was designed not to work.”

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“Clearly while the president is overseas, he's at a conference and while the president is overseas I think it's appropriate that people not be critical of him or our country.”

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“Just because you have a right to do something in America does not mean it is the right thing to do.”

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“My opinion is borne out of my childhood, my faith, my beliefs. That marriage is between one man and one woman.”

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“The world is starving for American leadership. But America has an anti-war president.”

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“Jeb Bush is my friend. I think he'd make a great president. I've nudged him for some time.”

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“We all must be mindful that the United States has diplomatic, civilian, and military personnel deployed in other countries with both challenging security environments and active terrorist networks interested in targeting not just our facilities but our people. One of their greatest protections - knowing that the United States does not negotiate with terrorists - has been compromised.”

“In this time of challenge, I am asking the prime minister to address Congress on the grave threats radical Islam and Iran pose to our security and way of life.”

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“It would be naïve to suggest the Iranian regime will not continue to use its nuclear program, and any economic relief, to further destabilize the region, in the weeks ahead, Republicans and Democrats in Congress will continue to press the Obama administration on the details of these parameters and the tough questions that remain unanswered. We will stand strong on behalf of the American people and everyone in the Middle East who values freedom, security, and peace.”

“We spend more money on antacids than we do on politics.”

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“Our challenge, our opportunity is to pass common-sense solutions ... that repeal ObamaCare and replace it with patient-centered reforms that will help our constituents have better access to high-quality health care in America.”

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“We ought to be judged on how many laws we repeal.”

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“The bill that was about jobs, jobs, jobs has turned into a bill that's about spending, spending, spending.”

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“The president has outlined a new strategy for success in Iraq, but in order for this effort to be successful the Iraqi government must be held accountable. ... If we fail in Iraq, or withdraw our troops prematurely, the terrorists will follow us home. Success is our only option.”

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“How can we tax people for not buying a product from a website that doesn't work?”

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“I always believe when your political opponents are committing suicide, there's no reason to murder them.”

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“Our economy continues to struggle with slow economic growth, high unemployment and stagnant wages. "Obama care's" raising costs. That's making it harder for small businesses to hire. In short, it's a train wreck.”

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“And the fact is - is if you lower - if you lower taxes, you don't have to wait for the money to get to the states, the money to get out in contracts. You send a signal immediately, and so businesses start making decisions.”

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“I think that the Detroit auto industry is important to the United States. It's important for hundreds of thousands of Americans who have their jobs as a result.”

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“The American people have issues. They've got concerns. We need solutions, solutions to the issues that the American people care about that are built on our principles.”

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“ALEC, has been I think a wonderful organization. Not only does it bring like-minded legislators together. But the private sector engagement in partnership in ALEC is really what I think makes it the organization that it is.”

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“We're going take a common-sense, step-by-step approach that puts in place the kind of policies that will make our- our health insurance system more what I call patient-centered and lower cost.”

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“I have been dealing with the minimum wage issue for the last 28 years that I have been in elective office. And when you raise the price of employment, guess what happens? You get less of it. At a time when the American people are still asking the question, where are the jobs, why would we want to make it harder for small employers to hire people?”

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“Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them.”

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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.”

“Listen, you only tease the ones you love.”

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“Our freedoms were born in the ideals of the Enlightenment and the musket fires of an historic revolution.”

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“Protecting the institution of marriage safeguards, I believe, the American family.”

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“Well, any good comeback needs some true believers.”

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“Working Americans who believe in our country and who believe in our Constitution are saying, 'Enough is enough!'”

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“Mr. President, the buzz saw that your healthcare bill ran into wasn't lobbyists and special interests it was tens of millions of American's who were saying, 'Stop!'”

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“It's easy to kick somebody when they're down. George W. Bush has dealt with more difficult issues than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. And I've told my colleagues it's time that we go stand up for the president.”

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“Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.”

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“The United States did not choose to fight Islamic extremists. These terrorists chose to fight our way of life. They chose to challenge our existence.”

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“The value of the majority lies not in the opportunity to wield great power, but in the chance to use power to do great things.”

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“And we can celebrate when we have a government that has earned back the trust of the people it serves... when we have a government that honors our Constitution and stands up for the values that have made America, America: economic freedom, individual liberty, and personal responsibility.”

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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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“The United States and Israel have a unique relationship based on our mutual commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace. Therefore, just as our commitment to these principles must be steadfast, so must our support for Israel.”

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“House Republicans want to pass a strong border security, illegal immigration bill. We want a bill. There is no ifs, ands or buts about it.”

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“Our manifesto, whatever it will be called, will come from the people who are really in charge of this country, and that's the American people.”

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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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“The American people are screaming at the top of their lungs to Washington, 'Stop! Stop the spending, stop the job-killing policies.' And yet, Democrats in Washington refuse to listen to the American people.”

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“During the 1990s, world leaders looked at the mounting threat of terrorism, looked up, looked away, and hoped the problem would go away.”

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“Each and every day, Israel's very existence is at stake.”

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

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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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“I'm what you'd call a regular guy with a big job.”

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“I've got 11 brothers and sisters.”

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“My dad and my uncles owned a bar outside of Cincinnati. I worked there growing up, mopping floors, waiting tables.”

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Born: November 17, 1949
Known for: Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Quotes: 85

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