Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend the public service commitment and dedication of Speaker John Boehner. The Speaker has much to be proud of, and we all should be thankful for his service to his constituents, to the House, and to our Nation. While we all can find issues on which we didn't agree with him, I appreciate that Speaker Boehner did his utmost best to keep the House functioning in a vital branch of government--yes, in some very, very difficult times--but I think history will really show that John Boehner did a fantastic job in getting us through these times. Speaker Boehner, we all know, has a big heart. I guess it is not demonstrated in his profane way that he likes to address his friends, but it is demonstrated well by all of the time and effort he has put into a scholarship program for disadvantaged children in Washington, D.C., to go to Catholic schools. He knew the advantages that he had in going to Catholic school, and he wanted to give those advantages to others. I think that really says much more about John Boehner than anything else, probably, that he has done. So thank you, Speaker Boehner, for your service and the sacrifices you, your wife Debbie, and your entire family have made. I would also like to acknowledge the Speaker's staff, who are a great reflection of the Speaker. I especially want to acknowledge his Chief of Staff, Mike Sommers; his floor leader, Jo-Marie St.…”