Speaker's Blog
Boehner Letter to the Editor to the Washington Times
October 02, 2006WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Read More
Joint Statement from Speaker Dennis Hastert, Majority Leader John Boehner and Majority Whip Roy Blunt on the Congressman Mark Foley Matter
September 29, 2006Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), and Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-OH) today released the following joint statement on the Congressman Mark Foley matter:"Members of Congress are given the trust of the American people who have elected them to office. They are expected to live up to the highest standard by those who send them to our nation's Capitol. "The improper communications between Congressman Mark Foley and former House Congressional pages is unacceptable and abhorrent. It is an obscene breach of trust. Read More
Boehner: Terrorist Tribunal Legislation Ready for President Bush’s Signature
September 28, 2006U.S. House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today praised swift House passage of the Military Commissions Act (S. 3930), legislation that preserves the national security program for detaining and interrogating terrorists and authorizes military tribunals to bring suspected terrorists to justice. The bill is now ready for President Bush’s signature. Read More
Boehner Hails Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Conference Report
September 28, 2006House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement after House passage of the FY 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations Conference Report (H.R. 5441), legislation that funds critical measures designed to strengthen America’s border security, secure U.S. ports, improve natural disaster preparedness and response, and support state and local first responders. After the Senate passes the measure it will be ready for President Bush’s signature. Read More
Boehner Praises Defense Authorization Bill Supporting America’s Troops & Military Families
September 28, 2006U.S. House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) praised House passage of the FY 2007 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5122). After the Senate approves the bill it will be sent to President Bush for his signature. Boehner issued the following statement:“Our heroic men and women in uniform fighting to protect our country and win the Global War on Terror deserve our full support as well as every available resource to carry out their missions. Read More