House Speaker John Boehner announces resignation
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement Friday:
"My mission every day is to fight for a smaller, less costly, and more accountable government. Over the last five years, our majority has advanced conservative reforms that will help our children and their children. I am proud of what we have accomplished.
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"The first job of any Speaker is to protect this institution that we all love. It was my plan to only serve as Speaker until the end of last year, but I stayed on to provide continuity to the Republican Conference and the House. It is my view, however, that prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable damage to the institution. To that end, I will resign the Speakership and my seat in Congress on Oct. 30.
"Today, my heart is full with gratitude for my family, my colleagues, and the people of Ohio’s Eighth District. God bless this great country that has given me - the son of a bar owner from Cincinnati - the chance to serve."
Second District Congressman Brad Wenstrup released the following statement regarding Speaker Boehner’s decision to resign:
“I thank John Boehner for his service to Ohio and the nation. He is a man with deep respect for our institutions and governance, enduring a thankless job in service to our country. I wish him and Debbie the very best.
“In the weeks ahead, the House of Representatives will consider new leadership for the people’s House, and I am committed to steering that path in a direction that continues to embrace limited government and free enterprise.”