John Boehner

Politician

1949-11-17

Quotes by John Boehner

• I didn't need to be speaker because I needed a fancy title or a big office. I wanted to be speaker so I could lead an effort to deal with the serious issues that are facing our country.

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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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• Stem cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life.

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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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• We can continue to make significant strides in the scientific community by exploring new stem cell research methods that do not include destroying human embryos.

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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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• Listen, you only tease the ones you love.

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

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• Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.

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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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