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“They pushed us into the fight to defund Obamacare and shut down the government. And the day before the government reopened, one of these groups said, 'Well, we never thought it would work.' Are you kidding me?!”

Quote by John Boehner

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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. more

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