John Boehner Quotes (82 Quotes)

When we get to the conference with the Senate, we'll consider it, but the Senate language, I think, is irresponsible,

It's pretty clear that over the last three months the economy has paused. And it's also pretty clear the American people are still demanding and asking the question, 'Where are the jobs?' And the reason we don't have new jobs is because of the job-killing agenda pursued by President Obama and his allies in the Congress.

The answer, I learned, is quite simple Iraq did not have a police force that you or I would recognize during the long reign of Saddam Hussein.

I am not for raising taxes on the American people in a soft economy.

I talked to a lot of employers who just are, are fearful of what's coming next out of Washington. It's all the spending, it's all the debt. It's their national energy tax, they want to call it cap and trade - more mandates, higher costs, more taxes. Their healthcare bill - more mandates, higher costs, higher taxes.

He could have told us in January the truth and put all this behind us, ... What he did there was undercut his ability to lead this nation and to lead the world, and that in the end, may be the most egregious crime that's been committed.

The aggressive, unprovoked acts of violence against Israel by Hezbollah and Hamas are revealing. It is clear they don't want peace, but rather seek the ultimate destruction of Israel.

Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them.

The American people are screaming at the top of their lungs to Washington, 'Stop! Stop the spending, stop the job-killing policies.' And yet, Democrats in Washington refuse to listen to the American people.

And we can celebrate when we have a government that has earned back the trust of the people it serves... when we have a government that honors our Constitution and stands up for the values that have made America, America: economic freedom, individual liberty, and personal responsibility.

The American people know that our government's too big, and it spends too much. And they expect Congress to do something about it.

The fact is, our country is going broke, ... We're spending money we don't have and passing it onto our kids, and at some point, somebody's got to say, Enough's enough.'

Well, as a former small businessperson - I understand what's going on, I think in the business community. And businesspeople around the country are looking at all the spending and all the debt. They're looking at all the policies coming out of this Congress and this administration the last two years, and they - it's created all this uncertainty.

We have no stronger ally anywhere in the world than Israel.

The American people think the government in Washington is too big. That it spends too much. And - and that it's totally out of control. They want something done about it.

If you peel back the layers of anti-reform rhetoric coming from some in the education establishment, it is clear that Americans continue to support the key principles of NCLB, and rightly so,

They know the importance of their mission and of America's commitment to combating and defeating terrorism abroad, and they know that they are making a real difference in bringing freedom to a part of the world that has known only tyranny.

It's easy to kick somebody when they're down. George W. Bush has dealt with more difficult issues than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. And I've told my colleagues it's time that we go stand up for the president.

It is dead. The House will vote this week to make it clear that it is dead.

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.

Mr. President, the buzz saw that your healthcare bill ran into wasn't lobbyists and special interests it was tens of millions of American's who were saying, 'Stop!'

victory not only for low-income parents and students, but for American education as well.

During the 1990s, world leaders looked at the mounting threat of terrorism, looked up, looked away, and hoped the problem would go away.

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.

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.

The job of training an Iraqi police force is one of the most important tasks being undertaken in Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is also one of the most difficult.

Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.

Our manifesto, whatever it will be called, will come from the people who are really in charge of this country, and that's the American people.

Protecting the institution of marriage safeguards, I believe, the American family.

Will we fight or will we retreat? That is the question that is posed to us. Some of my friends on the other side of the aisle often refer to Iraq as a distraction.

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

House Republicans want to pass a strong border security, illegal immigration bill. We want a bill. There is no ifs, ands or buts about it.

While 45 of the 50 States have either a State constitutional amendment or a statute that preserves the current definition of marriage, left-wing activist judges and officials at the local levels have struck down State laws protecting marriage.

These comments by Democrats today are again part of their concerted effort to demonize Newt Gingrich, trying to do through the ethics process what they couldn't do at the ballot box. We won the election. They ought to just get on with it and grow up.

Before the trip began we mapped out three primary goals: 1) to see and meet with our American troops, and thank them for their bravery and sacrifice; 2) to assess the security situation in Iraq; and 3) to give our support to Iraq's national unity government.

Since its first day as a nation, Israel has lived under a cloud of aggression from militant extremists and hostile neighboring governments.

And that is why marriage and family law has emphasized the importance of marriage as the foundation of family, addressing the needs of children in the most positive way.

No, let's make sure that people understand that this is a very important war that is helping to protect us here at home. And that we have no choice but to win it. As difficult as it is.

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.

During the 1990s, the enemies of freedom used terror and violence in futile attempts to intimidate the United States and the cause of freedom.

Make no mistake, a 'yes' vote on the Democrats' health care bill is a vote for taxpayer-funded abortions.

Poll after poll shows that the American people don't want marriage to be redefined by judges today and for our children tomorrow.

We hope President Obama will now respect the will of the people, change course, and commit to making the changes they are demanding. To the extent he is willing to do this, we are ready to work with him.

Our freedoms were born in the ideals of the Enlightenment and the musket fires of an historic revolution.

Simply put, Tom is one of the most effective and gifted leaders the Republican Party has ever known. He has served our nation with integrity and honor, and I'm honored to call him my colleague and friend.

We as a Nation have endured heartbreak, tragedy, and occasional setbacks, but we are resolute in taking the fight to the enemy and winning.

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.

The work ahead of us will not be easy. We must act swiftly to restore the trust between Congress and the American people.

I think it is a big issue. When the country is at war there is a certain unsettling that occurs with people around the country, as you might expect.

We have to deal with two issues. Spending and taxes.