Brooks Statement on Speaker John Boehner's Retirement

Statement

Following Speaker John Boehner's announcement that he would retire from Congress, Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN) released the following statement:

"I express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Speaker John Boehner for his strong leadership and dedicated service to our country. As a member of Congress, he has tirelessly served the people of Ohio for nearly twenty-five years. As Speaker of the House, he has demonstrated strength and honor in the face of significant challenges, and his passion for service and the institution of Congress will be greatly missed."

"Due to his efforts, we have built the largest Republican majority since the 1920's. Under Speaker Boehner's leadership, the Republican majority has passed a historic ban on earmarks, increased transparency in the legislative process, secured the most significant spending reductions in modern history, and passed a measure that protects 99 percent of Americans from permanent tax increases. Speaker Boehner has left a lasting mark on our country, Congress, and those of us who have had the pleasure of serving with him."

"I am proud to have worked alongside him and am very sorry to see him retire. I will miss his leadership and friendship in the House."

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