Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Praises John Boehner as 'Incredible Leader'

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., one of the leading congressional Republican voices on international affairs, praised U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, on Friday as he announced his plans to resign by the end of October. 

“John has been an incredible leader for our Republican Conference and a tremendous speaker for our Congress since 2011,” Ros-Lehtinan said. “Ever since coming to Washington, John has worked in a bipartisan manner to help create jobs and restore American leadership. John expanded our big-tent party and has represented his home state of Ohio well for over 20 years with pride and integrity. He has helped maintain a hard line on the Castros’ despotic rule in Cuba, has been supportive of strong relations with Israel, and continues to be a tough opponent of the weak and dangerous Iran nuclear deal.

“I have had the privilege of traveling with John to Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, and many other places where he has represented our nation excellently,” Ros-Lehtinen added. “John’s decorum, grace, and patience are his hallmarks and they will be missed in the Capitol.  Only in American can the son of a barkeep rise to make a lasting, positive contribution to our history. Dexter and I wish John, Debbie, the Boehner family, and his new granddaughter Alistair all the best.”