John "I reject the word compromise" Boehner Responds to Obama's Fruitless Invitation

Now Remember Grandchildren,

These Are Professionals. Do Not Attempt

Any of This At Home.

Washington (Jul 5) House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement after President Obama discussed his request for an increase in the national debt limit:

“The American people are worried about our economy, and our future. More than two years after the start of Washington Democrats’ ‘stimulus’ spending spree, they’re still asking, ‘where are the jobs?’

“We’re not dealing just with talking points about corporate jets or other ‘loopholes.’ The legislation the President has asked for – which would increase taxes on small businesses and destroy more American jobs – cannot pass the House, as I have stated repeatedly. The American people simply won’t stand for it. And their elected representatives in Congress won’t vote for it. I’m happy to discuss these issues at the White House, but such discussions will be fruitless until the President recognizes economic and legislative reality.

“Our focus should be on getting our economy back on track by making the spending reductions and structural reforms necessary to address our nation’s out-of-control debt. We can do so without raising taxes on America’s small business job-creators. I’m pleased the President stated today that we need to address the big, long-term challenges facing our country. Our nation’s long-term future requires presidential leadership to address those challenges.”


The Hill 
June 29, 2011
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) called President Obama "sorely mistaken" that the House will support tax increases in a deal to raise the debt limit.

Boehner was quick to respond to remarks that Obama made in a Wednesday news conference, in which the president suggested that the House would vote for a measure to close so-called tax loopholes.

“The President is sorely mistaken if he believes a bill to raise the debt ceiling and raise taxes would pass the House. ... A debt limit increase can only pass the House if it includes spending cuts larger than the debt limit increase; includes reforms to hold down spending in the future; and is free from tax hikes," Boehner said in a written statement. Complete Article