Boehner: My Time Was ‘Just Perfect’

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Boehner: My Time Was ‘Just Perfect’

By Thomas McKinless

Posted October 29, 2015 at 4:00pm

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In his final address to the floor, soon-to-be former Speaker John A. Boehner addressed the House with an emotional goodbye, touting his successes in the chamber and wishing Ryan the best in his new position, while shedding a few tears along the way.

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