McMorris Rodgers: Boehner ‘Has Always Been Committed to Fiscal Responsibility’

“Well it is — it is a big day. So, next week is the anniversary, it’s the five-year anniversary of when the Republicans took the majority and when John Boehner became Speaker of the House. And we — we have a lot to celebrate, because of his leadership in the House. And you think about the path that we were on before he was speaker and the important reforms and legislation that he has led on for people all across this country. It’s quite an impressive record. 

He’s always been committed to fiscal responsibility and since he’s been speaker we have reduced spending, overall spending by over $2 trillion. It is the most significant spending reduction in modern history. We passed the first 10-year House-Senate balanced budget plan since 2001. And there’s the opportunity set on so many issues, it was under his leadership that earmarks were banned in the House and the Senate. I’m proud of the word that we’ve accomplished together. 

And I have been thankful for his leadership, not just for the House of Representatives, but for America and for every person in this country. Later this week we will be electing a new speaker. We are going to continue to make the people’s priorities our priorities. We’re committed, we’re determined to expand opportunities, to empower innovators and make the American dream an attainable goal for every person in this country.”