It's become clear to me that this prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable harm to the institution. So this morning I informed my colleagues that I will resign from the speakership and resign from Congress at the end of the October.
John Boehner announces his resignation from the speakership and Congress due to ongoing leadership turmoil.
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