“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.” WayLifeChallengesSecurityAskingThreatIslamCongressGravesRadicalMinistersAddressesIranPrimePrime MinisterRadical Islam Author:John Boehner
“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.” PeopleUseWould BeValuesStrongPeaceFreedomWeekEconomicMiddleSecurityRepublicanToughProgramPressesDemocratCongressDetailsEastNuclearAdministrationReliefRegionsRegimesMiddle EastBehalfIranianParametersUnansweredStand StrongTough Questions Author:John Boehner
“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.” PeopleStillsReasonJobsLastsThreePresidentEconomyClearMonthsAskingKillingCongressAgendasAlliesPresident ObamaPursuedThree MonthsNew Job Author:John Boehner
“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.” PeopleShowsSeriousBrokenListeningCongressSymbolsUsualCornyBansEarmarks Author:John Boehner
“Well, as a former small businessperson - I understand what's going on, I think in the business community. And businesspeople around the country are looking at all the spending and all the debt. They're looking at all the policies coming out of this Congress and this administration the last two years, and they - it's created all this uncertainty.” ThinkingYearsWellsTwoCountryLastsCommunityPolicyCongressDebtSpendingFormerAdministrationUncertaintyTwo YearsComing Out Author:John Boehner
“I would say to the president: This is not about me. This is not about Republicans here in Congress. It's about fairness for the America people.” PeopleAmericaPresidentRepublicanCongressFairnessGovernment Shutdown Author:John Boehner