When the Democrats had total control of the Congress they couldn't find the votes, it's doubtful the votes are here to raise the gas tax again. … I’ve never voted to raise the gas tax. We'll have to work our way through it. John Boehner More Quotes by John Boehner More Quotes From John Boehner 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. John Boehner ifs-andstronghouse 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. John Boehner majorityopportunitylying It would be naïve to suggest the Iranian regime will not continue to use its nuclear program, and any economic relief, to further destabilize the region, in the weeks ahead, Republicans and Democrats in Congress will continue to press the Obama administration on the details of these parameters and the tough questions that remain unanswered. We will stand strong on behalf of the American people and everyone in the Middle East who values freedom, security, and peace. John Boehner freedomstrongpeace But, you know, I'm presiding over an institution that was designed not to work. John Boehner institutionsconservativeknows I'll commit suicide before I vote on a clean minimum-wage bill. John Boehner minimum-wagebillssuicide Trust me. I'm going to make sure this healthcare bill is never, ever, ever implemented. John Boehner healthcarebillspolitical Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them. John Boehner dadmommother 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. John Boehner dadjobsfather We have no stronger ally anywhere in the world than Israel. John Boehner alliesstrongerisrael This resolution simply says Israel has the right to defend itself. This includes conducting operations both inside its borders and in the territory of nations that threaten it, which is in accordance with international law. John Boehner bordersisraellaw 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!' John Boehner billspresidentspecial Well, any good comeback needs some true believers. John Boehner comebackwellsneeds The American people probably aren't going to fall in love with Mitt Romney. John Boehner electionfalling-in-lovepeople 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. John Boehner issuespresidenteasy House and Senate Republicans are now united in adopting earmark bans. We hope President Obama will follow through on his support for an earmark ban by pressing Democratic leaders to join House and Senate Republicans in taking this critical step to restore public trust. John Boehner supportleaderhouse They pushed us into the fight to defund Obamacare and shut down the government. And the day before the government reopened, one of these groups said, 'Well, we never thought it would work.' Are you kidding me?! John Boehner governmentfightingmemorable 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 John Boehner changepresidentpeople Our economy continues to struggle with slow economic growth, high unemployment and stagnant wages. "Obama care's" raising costs. That's making it harder for small businesses to hire. In short, it's a train wreck. John Boehner train-wrecksgrowthstruggle Our freedoms were born in the ideals of the Enlightenment and the musket fires of an historic revolution. John Boehner enlightenmentrevolutionfire Protecting the institution of marriage safeguards, I believe, the American family. John Boehner weddingmarriagebelieve
