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Boehner Statement on Iraq Study Group Recommendations
Posted by Speaker Boehner Press OfficeDecember 04, 2006Press Release
House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement on the Iraq Study Group (ISG) recommendations:
    “The American people are understandably concerned about our mission in a post-Saddam Iraq. There have been many tough days since Iraq’s liberation and transition to a sovereign democracy, and there will be more ahead. But our goal has been and must continue to be victory over Iraq’s terrorist elements and their supporters – plain and simple.
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Republicans Elect New Leadership Team
Posted by Speaker Boehner Press OfficeNovember 16, 2006Press Release
House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) highlighted the new leadership team elected by House Republicans today. Boehner was chosen by his colleagues for the post of Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. He issued the following statement:
    “As Republicans we stand together united in purpose to renew our commitment to the core principles that brought us to the majority. The rebuilding begins now. I’m proud of the new leadership team we have in place.
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Boehner Statement on Announcement by Chairman Joe Barton
Posted by Speaker Boehner Press OfficeNovember 14, 2006Press Release
House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Joe Barton (R-TX) announced he will leave the race for Republican Leader and back Boehner for the post:
    “The race for Republican Leader has provided a forum for a serious and much-needed dialogue about our party and its future.
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Boehner Statement on President Bush’s Announcement on Defense Secretary Rumsfeld
Posted by Speaker Boehner Press OfficeNovember 07, 2006Press Release
House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today after President Bush announced the resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld:
    “Donald Rumsfeld has served the President ably and admirably throughout his term as Secretary of Defense. His aggressive pursuit of the Global War on Terror has been exactly what America needs in the post-9/11 world. His vision and his passion will be missed.
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Boehner Statement Praising Speaker Hastert
Posted by Speaker Boehner Press OfficeNovember 07, 2006Press Release
House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today praising the service of Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL):
    “Speaker Hastert stepped into the role of Speaker with the unanimous support and confidence of his colleagues and his country. He has led the House through some great times and difficult ones, all with a steady hand of leadership and commitment to principle that deserves everyone’s respect and admiration.
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