John Boehner Came Prepared With Tissues for Final Speech in Front of the House | Mashable News
Published on March 14, 2017
Teary-eyed Speaker of the House John Boehner came prepared with a box of tissue when making his final speech in front of the House on Thursday.
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Known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, Boehner stepped up to the podium ahead of the election of his successor Paul Ryan. His colleagues rose to their feet with a standing ovation as Boehner held the tissues in the air, telling the crowd that he’s leaving Congress “with no regrets and no burden.”
Boehner reminisced about his long career in politics, holding off tears for the majority of the event.
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