Cramer Statement on Speaker Boehner Resignation

Statement

Congressman Kevin Cramer released the following statement after Speaker of the House John Boehner announced today his decision to resign from Congress at the end of October.

John Boehner announced his resignation with the same class indicative of his term as Speaker. With humility and grace he exits public life with more concern for his colleagues, his country and the institution he has served so well than he has for himself. He set an example for all of us that few of us are capable of matching. His selflessness is rare among his friends and nonexistent among his critics. I am better for knowing John Boehner and the House will have to settle for someone less courageous and steady than he is. But the House of Representatives will heal and so will those of us feeling a little sad today. John reminded us of what service means when he prayed the Prayer of St. Francis at Conference this morning. Kris joins me in thanking our friend and colleague John Boehner for all he does for us and North Dakota and the nation.

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