Washington, D.C. – Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) released the following statement regarding the announced retirement of Speaker John Boehner.

“In a truly American story, John Boehner grew up the son of a barkeep with eleven brothers and sisters and worked his way up to become Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. His steady, calm leadership has been an asset as Congress has navigated through difficult obstacles and passionate debates. The Speaker’s decision to step down is one of incredible selflessness and humility.”

Congressman Paulsen, a champion of small business and advocate of free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation, serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, and is co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus.

For more information on Congressman Paulsen’s work in Congress visit paulsen.house.gov. 

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