Former Speaker of the House John Boehner, known for his tan, love of wine and ability to almost cry on his own, cried during the unveiling of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s official portrait on Wednesday. Lip showed that some things never change when he was forced to cry. US Capitol. .
Boehner, an Ohio Republican who resigned from the House in 2015, became emotional. spoke About the California Democrat at Statuary Hall. –
“You’ve shown me, my family and, frankly, my community in Washington, so much love,” Boehner, 73, said. “And Madam Speaker, I have to say that my daughters told me, ‘Tell the Speaker how much.’ we will surprise him””
Then Boehner’s lips trembled and he began to cry.
To the applause, Boehner restrained himself and joked, “If you can’t tell, my daughters are Democrats.” .
Earlier, Boehner spoke about the political disagreements between him and Pelosi, saying they often disagreed, “but we never disagreed. You’ve heard me say before, you can’t agree without disagreeing.” “
Pelosi, 82, is the first woman to serve as speaker of the House once, from 2007 to 2011, and since 2019.
He announced last month that he would not seek re-election as House Democratic leader after Republicans won a majority in the Nov. 8 midterm elections, but that he would continue to serve in the chamber and seek another term in his blue-collar seat. – he said that he will participate in a blue dress. San Francisco District.
Boehner succeeded Pelosi as speaker in 2011 and served for four years. He was succeeded by Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), who held the reins until Democrats won a majority in the House in the 2018 midterm elections, handing the speakership back to Pelosi.
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