Boehner Remarks on Facebook

For those of you that missed it, in his first interview after being sworn-in, Speaker Boehner gave the world a glimpse into the importance that digital media plays in his daily life. When NBC's Brian Williams asked him where he draws strength from, Boehner identified both prayer and "conversations...with the American people." The Speaker engages citizens in person in Ohio's 8th district and across America but - as he mentions - he also connects with Americans directly on Facebook. The Speaker and House Republicans appreciate the personal and professional value of social media -- an appreciation that will help the new majority lead a more open and accountable Congress.
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BRIAN WILLIAMS: When you go home next, is there a sidewalk, a place, a person that's kind of a talisman to grab onto? Again, talkin' about strength and the new job?
JOHN BOEHNER: Well, I get strength every day just uh, going to my Facebook site. You know, people having conversations with people. It doesn't make a difference anymore if I what airport I go to or what restaurant. You talk to Americans. And you learn from them. And I'm humbled by the confidence that they have in me.
BRIAN WILLIAMS: So, back to--
JOHN BOEHNER: That provides strength.
BRIAN WILLIAMS: Back to where we started the conversation. The kid who's 16 in Ohio writes you on Facebook, "Mr. Speaker, how do I do what you just did? Who's gonna give me the shot? Who's gonna give me the chance?" This has been called the first American generation without the hope that life's gonna be better for them.
JOHN BOEHNER: Right.
BRIAN WILLIAMS: So, answer that.
JOHN BOEHNER: Get a decent education. Work hard. And most importantly, dream big.

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[gregjalbert]

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[IngloriusBastard11]

Hey Johnny, how about you cut out the Farm Subsidies program in order to reduce spending?

We all know that won't happen from a guy from a State that has farmers sucking on the American tit for decades. Why? Because they are all Republican's who vote for you.

[gregjalbert]

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[indiansarecheap3]

@Montana102009 Don't recall John Boehner working up any tears over the plight of 9/11 First responders. Wasn't even there to vote!

go die u stupid piece of white trash

[Montana102009]

Obama care is only going to hurt the poor. Forces us to get health insurance, and if we dont take half out ss checks away from us. ever hear of POOR people. LOW CLASS. We low class are not even looked at. at least the rep can help us.

[Montana102009]

At last we have a better house speaker.

[NanoEmpyrean]

Boehner insist that working-class americans continue to pay to hire workers in India and China. So long as we continue to provide tax-breaks to american companies that are shipping jobs overseas, American will be exporting its own GNP, and Boehner will be happy with the suffering of America's own working class. What a duchebag.

[Sonnicham]

John Boehner's last name is Boehner

[PoliticallyBlazed]

@uneedtherapy42: "3 keys to success be rich be white?? be republican...."

Only if one bears a highly distorted world-view.

I live 130 from San Francisco, go there often for business and have many friends there. Of those ALL are Democrats, all are liberal, all own businesses, all quite wealthy! None of them are white yet have managed to succeed in an environment you suggest, doesn’t exist.

Ya may want to rethink those, ahem, “keys to success.”

[uneedtherapy42]

3 keys to success be rich be white be republican.... is anyone really buying this guys BS!!