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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.”

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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