House Minority Leader John Boenher (R-Ohio) was asked if he had heard from any supporters of the public option. Boehner jokes that he has received “some” calls from supporters. Two weeks ago, Boehner claimed he had not spoken with anybody outside of Congress who supported the public plan. (0:07)
Travis Martinez, University of New Mexico- Talk Radio News Service
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) rallied against the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Saturday morning at the Values Voters Summit in Washington, D.C., accusing the legislation’s backers of delivering empty promises.
“My Democrat colleagues are bankrupting America… [The stimulus plan] was supposed to be about jobs, jobs and jobs, but what did it turn into? Nothing more than spending, spending, spending, and more spending”, said Boehner.
In regard to the recent Cap and Trade bill, Boehner disagreed with Democratic proposals that would demand higher taxes from the American people, charging that as a result there would be millions of jobs lost and a requirement for every American to invest $1700 in new green infrastructure for their home.
“It will tax every American… that’s anyone that has the audacity to turn on a light switch,” said Boehner.
In closing his remarks Boehner asked for the President allow General McChrystal, who commands U.S. troops in Afghanistan, to testify before the House and Senate. Boehner reiterated the importance of McChrystal’s testimony for success in Afghanistan, explaining that it would provide proper perspective for both Congress and the American people.
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) announced Thursday that the house passed legislation to end federal funding for the scandal ridden ACORN organization. Boehner hopes that following the bi-partisan vote, President Obama will sign the legislation. (0:17)
Travis Martinez, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) Thursday afternoon described the decision by the House to decline federal funding for the scandal ridden community organizing group ACORN as a significant victory for taxpayers.
“Today’s overwhelming bipartisan vote to stop taxpayer funding to Acorn was a big victory… this is only the beginning,” said Boehner.
ACORN came under scrutiny recently when a video surfaced depicting ACORN staffers aiding individuals posing as sex workers.
Travis Martinez, University of New Mexico- Talk Radio News Service
House Minority Leader John Boehner asked President Barack Obama to reconsider scrapping plans to construct an Eastern European missile defense shield.
“He should stand with our allies and do what’s right for the safety and security of the American people,” said Boehner during his weekly press briefing.
Boehner also asked that General McChrystal be allowed to testify before Congress and the Senate before the administration makes any decision regarding Afghanistan. Boehner reiterated throughout the briefing the importance of having McChrystal testify in a public forum.
“It’s imperative that the American people and members of Congress hear directly from Gen. McChrystal and soon,” said Boehner.
Boehner talked about the recent scandal facing the embattled community organizing group ACORN, stating that House Republicans have legislation ready to stop all ACORN funding and would threaten the Speaker with a discharge petition if nothing is done soon.
“House Democrats have voted time and again to protect tax payer money for ACORN, a troubled organization rife with corruption and criminal conduct… to protect tax payer money,” said Boehner.
An video has recently surfaced depicting ACORN staff helping two individuals posing as sex workers.
In response to the Senate Finance Committee’s health care reform proposal, Boehner stated,”it relies on the same big government run health care program. The Democrats need to scrap these big government run programs and address the current health care delivery system.”
“We are going to be talking about this [health care] issue for weeks and weeks and weeks and even months,” said Boehner.
“We are in the middle of a modern day political rebellion… the American people are saying, enough, is enough.”
When asked if there has been anything good to report, Boehner replied, “It’s been a tough week.”
Boehner waved away recent remarks made by former President Jimmy Carter that asserted the opposition to President Obama was racially motivated.
“These issues are not racial issues and ought to be done with civility,” said Boehner.
House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) argues that the congressional Democrats’ agenda is moving through Congress too quickly. He admits that he has not read every piece of legislation that came to the floor, but that he has always understood what he voted for. Boehner adds that when he was House Majority Leader, he allowed bills 24 hours before being voted on. (0:58)
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) says that poll numbers indicate that Americans dislike the health care reform legislation advanced by the Democrats. He says that he has encountered many Americans who are outraged, and will complain to their elected representatives. (0:29)
House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) says that President Barack Obama and the Democratic leadership in Congress lack experience in the private sector, and that this lack of knowledge influences Democratic legislation. Boehner argues that the health care reform legislation proposed by congressional Democrats reflects this inexperience. (0:32)
By Learned Foote- Talk Radio News Service
House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-Ohio) criticized Democratic priorities over the past few months, including the stimulus plan, the cap-and-trade bill, and the ongoing debate over health care reform, during a press conference Thursday.
Rep. Boehner also argued that legislation is being passed too quickly in Congress. When asked whether he has read every bill during his time in Congress, he admitted that he “may not have read every word in every bill,” but claimed that he tried to understand all of the legislation he supported. He said that during his time as Majority Leader, the Republicans always allowed bills to remain under consideration for at least 24 hours before a vote.
Rep. Boehner dismissed a compromise recently reached by conservative and progressive members of the Democratic Congress over health care legislation, and predicted that Americans would pressure their elected representatives to reject the legislation over the summer recess.
Citing multiple polls, Rep. Boehner argued that most Americans do not support health care reforms being advanced by the Obama administration and Congress. “This isn’t about Republicans,” said Boehner. “This is the American people’s opposition that is growing.” He argued that the “American public doesn’t want the government involved and delivering their health care.”
Rep. Boehner acknowledged that some private sector associations support the proposed health care reform legislation, but said that “privately they have serious concerns.” He said that there is “muted opposition from the lobbyist groups because they basically have got a foot in each camp.”
“None of the committee chairman that are writing this bill have any private sector experience….for that matter, neither does the president,” said Rep. Boehner.
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said that President Obama will claim in his press conference Wednesday evening that health care reform will allow Americans to keep their plan. However, Boehner says that the proposal will actually force Americans into using the government plan. (:31)
