John Boehner Quotes

Before the trip began we mapped out three primary goals: 1) to see and meet with our American troops, and thank them for their bravery and sacrifice; 2) to assess the security situation in Iraq; and 3) to give our support to Iraq`s national unity government.

Most recently, terrorist forces have captured Israeli soldiers and fired rockets into Israeli cities - both unprovoked. These acts of aggression deserve the rapid and decisive response they received.

The aggressive, unprovoked acts of violence against Israel by Hezbollah and Hamas are revealing. It is clear they don`t want peace, but rather seek the ultimate destruction of Israel.

Since its first day as a nation, Israel has lived under a cloud of aggression from militant extremists and hostile neighboring governments.

We as a Nation have endured heartbreak, tragedy, and occasional setbacks, but we are resolute in taking the fight to the enemy and winning.

Spending time with America`s soldiers is always inspiring.

Much like the citizen-soldiers of the Revolution, America`s volunteer defenders of today continue to take up arms where liberty is threatened.

The answer, I learned, is quite simple: Iraq did not have a police force that you or I would recognize during the long reign of Saddam Hussein.

It`s easy to kick somebody when they`re down. George W. Bush has dealt with more difficult issues than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. And I`ve told my colleagues it`s time that we go stand up for the president.

Poll after poll shows that the American people don`t want marriage to be redefined by judges today and for our children tomorrow.

Stem cell research must be carried out in an ethical manner in a way that respects the sanctity of human life.

They know the importance of their mission and of America`s commitment to combating and defeating terrorism abroad, and they know that they are making a real difference in bringing freedom to a part of the world that has known only tyranny.

This resolution simply says Israel has the right to defend itself. This includes conducting operations both inside its borders and in the territory of nations that threaten it, which is in accordance with international law.

While 45 of the 50 States have either a State constitutional amendment or a statute that preserves the current definition of marriage, left-wing activist judges and officials at the local levels have struck down State laws protecting marriage.

During the 1990s, the enemies of freedom used terror and violence in futile attempts to intimidate the United States and the cause of freedom.

Our freedoms were born in the ideals of the Enlightenment and the musket fires of an historic revolution.

Each and every day, Israel`s very existence is at stake.

Will we fight or will we retreat? That is the question that is posed to us. Some of my friends on the other side of the aisle often refer to Iraq as a distraction.

During the 1990s, world leaders looked at the mounting threat of terrorism, looked up, looked away, and hoped the problem would go away.

Studies show that children best flourish when one mom and one dad are there to raise them.

And protecting the institution of marriage safeguards, I believe, the American family.

I think the American people want us to defeat the terrorists. They want us to win the war in Iraq as part of that global war on terror.

No, let`s make sure that people understand that this is a very important war that is helping to protect us here at home. And that we have no choice but to win it. As difficult as it is.

They have called Operation Iraqi Freedom a war of choice that isn`t part of the real war on terror. Someone should tell that to al Qaeda.

And that is why marriage and family law has emphasized the importance of marriage as the foundation of family, addressing the needs of children in the most positive way.

House Republicans want to pass a strong border security, illegal immigration bill. We want a bill. There is no ifs, ands or buts about it.

The job of training an Iraqi police force is one of the most important tasks being undertaken in Operation Iraqi Freedom. It is also one of the most difficult.

The United States did not choose to fight Islamic extremists. These terrorists chose to fight our way of life. They chose to challenge our existence.

The United States and Israel have a unique relationship based on our mutual commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace. Therefore, just as our commitment to these principles must be steadfast, so must our support for Israel.

We can continue to make significant strides in the scientific community by exploring new stem cell research methods that do not include destroying human embryos.

Let`s be clear here. Those who say this is a war of choice are nothing more than wrong. This is a war of necessity that we must fight.