• Boehner Statement on the U.S. Marine Corps’ 233rd Birthday
    Nov 10, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement celebrating the founding of the United States Marine Corps 233 years ago today by the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775:   “The United States Marine Corps has played a decisive role in every armed conflic... More
  • House Republicans Slam Dems for Plans to Increase Taxes, Cut Defense Spending by 25 Percent
    Oct 27, 2008  - Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee criticized plans by House Democrats – highlighted in recent comments by House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA) – to cut funding for defense by 25 percent and increase taxes on families and small businesses.  It follows p... More
  • Boehner Statement on the Seventh Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks
    Sep 11, 2008  - Following are remarks as prepared by House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) for delivery at a bipartisan congressional remembrance ceremony held today to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks:   “In 1776, our Founding Fathers began building a new nation founded ... More
  • Boehner Supports Earmark-Free FY 2009 Intelligence Authorization Bill
    Jul 16, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today released the following statement supporting the FY 2009 Intelligence Authorization Act:   “This legislation funds critical human intelligence assets necessary to fortify our national security and protect the American people.  Coupled with... More
  • Boehner Applauds Senate Passage of FISA Modernization Bill
    Jul 9, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement on Senate passage of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments of 2008:   “I am pleased this measure is finally making its way to the President’s desk.  FISA is a 1970s-era law written to... More
  • Boehner, House Republicans Unveil Security Agenda
    Jun 26, 2008  - House Republicans today unveiled their security agenda designed to reduce America’s dangerous dependence on foreign sources of energy, secure U.S. borders and stop illegal immigration, combat the rising criminal threats in our communities, and give terrorists plotting new attacks no place to hide.&n...; More
  • On PBS' Newshour, Boehner Highlights House Republican Plan to Help Lower Gas Prices
    Jun 20, 2008  - Appearing last night on PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer, House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) discussed with anchor Judy Woodruff the House GOP’s “all of the above” plan to reduce America’s dependence on foreign sources of energy and lower gas prices, as well as Republican efforts to keep taxes ... More
  • Boehner: FISA Bill Addresses Serious Threats, Keeps America on Offense
    Jun 20, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments of 2008 (H.R. 6304):   “America cannot afford a pre-9/11 mentality when it comes to our national security.  That is why this bipartisan bill i... More
  • American Troops & Taxpayers Score Victories in Supplemental Funding Bill
    Jun 19, 2008  - Congressional Democrats began the 110th Congress with much fanfare, refusing to spend any money on our men and women in uniform in Iraq unless it was to bring them home after defeat, not victory.  They demanded immediate withdrawal, politically-motivated war restrictions, and language calling f... More
  • Boehner: FISA Agreement Will Strengthen Our National Security, Protect Americans’ Civil Liberties
    Jun 19, 2008  - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today on the agreement to modernize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA):   “Modernizing our terrorist surveillance laws is critical to keeping our nation safe from attack, and this agreement will strengt... More