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)

 

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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.

U.S. Rep. John Boehner says that it’s time to hit the reset button, sit down in a bi-partisan way and make the current system work better.