John Boehner - 8th District of Ohio

Thank you SO much Mr. Boehner for your courage today.

You are a hero to the American public. Thank you! I was outraged when I heard the answers to Joe Barton's Parlementary Inquiries and request for recess when the official bill was discovered to be 1090 page official bill sitting next to 300 page amendment at the desk while the clerk was integrating the 300 pages into the official bill, AS THE BILL WAS BEING DEBATED! Thank you again! Regards, Dave Posh

I am watching your remarks right now. Thank you so much for standing up for America. It infuriates me that politicians have to audacity to vote on legislation they have not read, or even worse, to sneak tyrannical provisions into a bill at 3am. I appreciate what you are doing as an American who is literally terrified of the far reaching consequences of this piece of legislation. Keep up the good work. I do have a question for you however. Why in the world did you and other Republican leaders not spend every extra minutes of your schedule for the last month appearing on tv and radio shows to tell the truth about this legislation? The Liberals are winning the media war on all of these issues and that is why they have the support necessary to pass such brazenly absurd legislation. I hope that in the future you and your peers will work harder to appear on mainstream media programs to speak the truth. Most people do not watch CSPAN. Thank you, Clark Jones AZ resident

Fight the Good Fight!

Amen Brother!!

Thank You, thank you for fighting this bill.

God Bless you, Sir! I am enjoying your reading of the amendment to the energy tax. It is scary to hear all that was added last night to this bill. Thank you for taking the time to read the 300 pages since it wasn't available on the table for the other representatives. Vote "No" on this bill. I wish I could vote for you.

Go John! Read the enitire bill - I for one would like to know what it says. When you conclude you might want to point out that it wasn't the transparency advocates who read the bill, but the Grand Old Party!

I've been watching you on CSpan today and all I can say is - Thank God you are able to go through the amendment to shine some light on the latest attempt of the majority to jam another piece of midnight shenanigans junk down our throats. The things I hear that are in the bill and amendment make me really fearful for our country and way of life if this passes. I cannot believe that our country is and has been governed by such activities and the audacity of many to think that the average citizen doesn't care if bills are read and understood before forcing a vote on them. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for forcing the issue today and reading it out loud.

Thank you Mr. Boehner for taking the small amount of time given to you to read parts of this socialist bill live. How can the average American help to save America from the current administration? I live in Virginia and have been less than pleased with my representatives choices.

Rep Boehner - we in Arizona love you. Thank you so much for your comments that we are hearing from you on CSPAN. Keep up the good work!

God Bless You, Rep. Boehner! Thanks for what you're doing to help the American people. I just heard about your filibuster on Mark Levin's show: please know that there are many of us praying for you.

Rep. Boehner -- go for it - keep it going. Joe

I want to thank you for standing up for the American people today. We need more people like you in government. Thank you.

Brilliant. Good for you!!

Go for it! Take all the time you need.

Thank you for what you are doing on this bill. In just 6 months we are being overtaken by governmet. Maybe its time to start buying TV time to let the american people really know whats going on.

THANK YOU Congressman Boehner! I am watching you read the 300 page amendment and I thank you for standing up for common sense! I called my representative's office today (Congressman Charles Gonzalez - San Antonio, TX) and his staff informed me he will be voting in favor of the National Energy Tax. I asked them to confirm a few things for me and they did confirm that the original 1200 page bill was completed yesterday, 300 pages were added at 4 a.m., and my representative had not read the bill but is voting for it. I informed his staff that I will make it my life's mission to ensure that he no longer represents Texas. That at a minimum, I want a representative who has the guts to stand up and say, "I'm not voting on legislation that I have not read". Thank you for representing those of us who's leaders are too weak!

To the Office of John Boener, Representative Boener, thank you for allowing the American people the opportunity to be informed regarding this bill. Speaker Pelosi should honor her 2006 promise and I am dissappointed to hear that in respect to this bill her intentions where not to do so. She should stand behind her word or retract her prior statements. Thank you for standing in the gap. Thank you for well representing district 8 in respect to allowing WE THE PEOPLE to know the contents of this bill and subsequently contact our local representative and advise them as to what is best for citzens in our area as well as what we consider to be in the best interest of our nation. Sincerely, Josh Cemelich

Thank you for fighting against this Treasonous bill. I called my Congressman, David Price, to register my dissent of this bill. I was told that David Price had read every page of the bill and amendment, Could you ask Mr Price et al, what speed reading course they all took to read legal documentation at such a speed? god Bless you and our country...we are praying for you as you are trying to get the message out to the American people. I am choked up with emotion and sadness that our country has Majority leadership that clearly does not care for our country...it isw all about lining their pockets and keeping their power.

I would like to applaud Congressman Boehner for taking the stance he is on the floor of the House. I don't know why any of the members would consider voting for this bill since it is so bad for America.

Thank you John for standing up to the 5th column - the DNC Pelosi is a continuous ethical violation in progress, How was she able to Lie to the congress about CIA briefings, Cover for ACORN, Make the rules as she goes. And dismiss any criticism of her behavior, THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. I you or I omit or make false statements on our 1040 we can be thrown in Jail .. But not Nancy, the LAW is for the little people apparently. I WANT HER HELD TO ACCOUNT. Isn't there something that can be done when a lawmaker becomes drunk with power, and abuses said powers, and ergo the people of the United States of America? Thanks Again for your service to our great nation. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to express my support even though I am not from your state or district. Robert Keegan, Star ID, 208-514-0249

Excellent! Finally- someone that will take a stand and stop the madness. Thank you Representative Boehner...if you continue this type of activity on other issues and make Congress accountable to the American public (as they should be)- you will have my support- by vote and dollar in 2012 for the White House.

Go For it !

I applaud your reading aloud this bill on the floor. The representatives should know what they are voting on and hopefully consider the horrible things this bill would do to our already failing economy. Thank you representative Boehner.

Thank God for Congressman Boehner! I fear it is not enough to stop the insanity in Washington. The constitution is under assault! It is our ultimatum to find as many candidates like Congressman Boehner as we can to begin the healing in the 2010 election!

Congressman, you are incredible. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You have my support now and in the future. Utah thanks you!

Thank you for fighting against the Cap and Trade bill. Keep up the good work. Dale Brown Texas

You are AWESOME, Sir! Drink plenty of water!

Please take your time. Read verrrry slowly. And feel free to add editorial comments like: "Boy this sure doesn't make sense" and "holy cow, what staff aide put this loophole in?" and "oh my gawd it's gonna cost each American $3,000 more per year, am I reading that right?" All I can say is have fun and enjoy the moment. You do realize that a lot of Democrats are privately cheering you on because they sure as heck don't want to have to vote on it when Harry Reid has already said it's as good as dead when it reaches the Senate.

Thank you Sir for standing up for the American people. Never in my life have I seen such sad shenanigans coming from our legislature. Thank you for standing up for common sense and reminding your colleagues that we are not stupid. We are listening. We are watching. And we are voting. Mary G. Cockfield, SFC, (RET), USA

Well done! Thank you, and I hope you have lots of throat lozenges - sounds like a lot of speaking ahead. Is there a minimum rate of speech dictated? That is, can you read v e r y s l o w l y?

Thank you for your efforts to inform the citizens of our great nation of the terms of the 300 page amendment. Hopefully, those Congressmen that remain on the fence today will hear what you are reading and recognize that this bill is not the answer to "climate change" nor is it economically feasible.

Thank you, thank you, for standing up to protect our country and citizens from cap/ trade robbery. It is so frustrating that this admin' and congress do not care what the citizens think or want. They are our employees---afterall, when employees rob their employer then they are fired and prosecuted and if this destructive cap/trade passes they are all guilty of criminal disregard of their employer, the citizens.

Watching now on C-SPAN......Get going!......Don't stop!......Keep fighting!

I am so happy to see that at least someone thinks it is important that our representatives read and understand the bills they vote on! You have my absolutely unqualified support for your "filibuster" and a thumbs up for a stunningly effective parliamentary maneuver!

Amen Mr. Boehner! Keep sticking it to them! America and the Founding Fathers will thank you!

Thank you for standing up for the American people and doing what's right. I can't believe what is happening to our country. Thank you for being a patriot.

Congressman Boehner, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Thank you so much for standing up for all Americans in shining the light on this abomination of a bill that will do so much damage to this country should it pass. It is so refreshing to see a Republican who will stand up and fight for what they know is right and principles they believe in. I can only hope other Republicans stand up and take notice as well, there are so many of us out here in the heartland of America who are ready to support men and women who will stand and lead.

Thank you Rep. Boehner for your courage and leadership. We need more like you!!! I am grateful you are working to stop this terrible piece of legislation that will wreck this nation and our economy. Keep up the fight!!!

Go, Congressman Boehner. Please strive to the utmost. Even though I'm a resident of North Carolina (and a registered Blue-Dog Democrat), I heartily appreciate the Congressman's efforts to forestall this massively burdensome and unproductive Bill before the House of Representatives. In my opinion, the Bill up for consideration will impose huge taxes on ordinary folks, line the pockets of the connected and the powerful, and accomplish Nothing regarding emissions, temperature, or pollution.

I am writing to voice my opinion on the Cap and Trade Bill. I think we do not need to have our energy bills raised because we are trying to fix a problem that may not even exist. The main Greenhouse gas is not CO2 but water CO2 is a minor greenhouse gas. Water is the main cause of the greenhouse effect. The so-called Global Warming is a SCAM according to John Colman of the Weather Channel. The climate changes but it changes naturally. Mans influence is minimal. In fact the Earth is not warming up, but actually instead is cooling off at least since 1998. I do not want to have higher energy bills and have to use light bulbs with mercury in them instead of fluorescent light bulbs. I say vote NO for this Cap and Trade issue or the American people will speak out loudly and forcefully.

Thank you for standing up for the American people. Throughout the drafting and forcing through of this bill, we have been witness to the worst in Washington. You and those that stand with you remain beacons of hope for the democratic process. Godspeed and good luck, Tres Beck, Texas

Watched you on C-Span in Maryland. Thank you, thank you for fighting the good fight!

Continue to fight, Congressman Boehner! We cannot allow the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 to see the light of day. This is nothing short of eco-Marxism. It will surely destroy our way of life and our country's economy. I am a poster on a blog and I have repeatedly been telling people to urge their state's representative(s) to vote "NO" on the bill's passage.

I can't believe it. Fantastic..... I think you may actually become THE hero for the American people. Please.... keep up the great job ( maybe YOU can be our next PRESIDENT!!!!) THANK-YOU FOR COMMON SENSE!

You are a great man, Boehner. Defend your nation by the skin of your teeth and the world will be grateful this act of big government tyranny never came to pass. If it starts in the USA it spreads everywhere.

Thank you for standing up for us! We need more courageous, smart leaders like you. New Mexico thanks you - despite our brain-washed democratic leadership.

Thank you. I'm not from Ohio but today I wish I lived in the 8th District. I just watched you review the bill on CSPAN and I have a new American Hero. You made a name for yourself today, the same as you did back in the '90s, regardless of the outcome that we will soon learn. If I ever have the chance to vote for you, I will....

You rock! That was an awesome display (within the rules/traditions). Thank you for your courage and commitment.

I watched you on C-Span in Arizona. I also thank you for standing up for us, the American people. I pray we vote in more elected officials in the coming years that are like yourself. Thank you.

I just finished watching you on C-Span. Thank you for reading this bill on the floor.

FIGHT THIS ... YES .... DO WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO.

THANK YOU!!! From Florida! YOU today, Sir, did EXACTLY what we Americans vote our Rep's to do. Job well done!! I was SO pleased that the Speaker allowed you to review this silly bill. I'm often shocked when I hear "No one in DC reads bills". You, Sir EARNED your pay today! How lucky Ohio is to have you behind them. I thank you for speaking on behalf of ALL Americans today!! From my living room, I CHEERED with the house for you! You can sure call yourself a PROUD AMERICAN! THANK YOU!!!

Masterful exposition. We salute your efforts to represent not just the 8th dist. but all of America. Thank you sir.

God bless John Boehner for speaking the minds of all AMERICANS! Let FREEDOM ring. Keep up the great work.

Way to Go!! Finally, a way to find the ramming through. I applaud your masterful leadership. Keep up the good work. I hope it works...please press your colleagues for us.

Thank you for standing up for American families against this ridiculuous energy bill that takes away so many of our rights to make decisions for ourselves.

Watching you live. I've been on CSPAN all day. I am distantly related to Jimmy Stewart. I've seen all of his movies and today you are reminding me so much of Mr. Smith goes to Washington. So far my favorite lines are about Fannie and Freddie! You are doing God's work Senator.

I caught the tail end of your speech and am glad that I did. It's good to know that there are leaders in the House that will stand up for the American people. Thank you

That was a great job standing up for the American people,reading the garbage that was in that,3:09 am ,amended part of that useless cap&trade bill.You are living and governing by example and are there for our rights and freedom.Thanks so much from Texas.

That's the style, Congressman! Thank you so much for earning your pay today in Washington. Please be bold and continue forcing the forces of Collectivism and Socialism to fight for every inch of ground they are attempting to steal from the American people. Call them to account. Hold them to the law. Pose questions they cannot evade. Expose their hypocrisy and devious intentions. Demand answers that we have the right to hear. Honorable Congressman, your courage this day was inspired, creative, honest and a much-needed echo of bygone years wherein the people are honored and served in the halls of Congress. Thank you for placing yourself in the way of this unconstitutional bill and its amendment. Thank you for personally taking the responsibility to leave every elected official without excuse. Thank you, Congressman Boehner, for shouldering the call of the hour to represent me and the citizens of our State and district. Sir, please cast your political fortunes on the sea of the public will and we shall never want for representation; you will never want for election. Words fail me today, Congressman. I am so very proud of you this hour. For myself, my family, our district and State; for the Founders whose principles were honored tonight, I thank you for your courage, creativity and passion. God bless you, John!!!

Dear Congressman Boehner, You are not my congressman and I voted the Democratic ticket (except for Gordon Smith, I voted for him). I abhor many Republican ticket platforms and I have been a lifelong Democrat. But I am writing to tell you I wish you were my congressman. This nonsense about human-induced climate change drummed up by my party in order to find a cash cow has made my face turn Red. Seriously. I will be voting Red instead of Blue next time around. I am deeply disappointed in my party on this major global issue and have written every one of my legislators to let them know that if they vote for this, or its spawn, I will work for the Republican ticket to help them win back their seats in every branch of government.

Thank You Congressman for your courage and tenacity to make all members of Congress listen to the bill that the Sponsor, Congressman Waxman admits he has not read himself. I do hope he is listening, he may learn something, like how not to be re-elected. I do not know why this Congress/Administration feels that they no longer have to represent the wishes of the very voters that put them into office. This bill is bad for America, based upon unsubstantiated mathematics and COB economic predictions, that will have far reaching financial impacts that even the Congressional Budget office admits they cannot identify. This Congress is stuck on stupid, we have energy in this country we cannot drill for, so we are going to build windmills, put that in the back of your truck, it’s like resting by a stream and dying of thirst. Wake up 2010 is around the corner.

Keep it up sir and maybe you could put the amendment on your website, so we can all read it.

Thank you for doing all that you can to delay this bill and let the American people know what this bill is all about. We need more people like yourself.

Thank you congressman Boehner! You are a "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" -standing up for truth and transparency in our government.

i applaud you for taking the stand against the cap and trade bill. we will vote out this mess.

Thank you, thank you thank you for standing up for the American people! I think you many be the only man in the House with any common sense that God gave men. Michele Bachman is right with you. This cap and tax bill is a power grab, a huge tax increase, and this will destroy the United States as we know it. If the Dems pass this bill, they may have control of every American, but there will be not much left in this country to have. Every single citizen will be hit hard by this tax; the poor, the middle class, and the rich. Industry will move to China and India. These countries will not care about co2 output. Americans will lose their jobs right and left. We will be so poor that the remaining Americans with a little bit more money will not be able to hold up the rest of America. The Dems will create a shell of a country. This is a tyranical bill. The house is not listening to the American public. I will not give my freedom away to these tyrants.

John - I live in Nebraska, but wanted to say thank you for letting us know what was in the 300 page amendment.

Dear Congressman Boehner: Thank you for fighting the good fight. You are an inspiration to us all, and I hope an example to the other members of the House. Please, I implore you, do not let these people get their way. This is not about Dem. or Rep., it's about AMERICAN. We are being sold into slavery and tyranny! Thank you for your spectacular efforts to preserve our blessed Republic. Ohio is especially blessed to have you representing them. Thank you.

THANK YOU for speaking up for us !!!! This global warming is a bunch of hoo-haa based on pseudo science. Further, this attempt at Wind Energy is ludicrous and costly. There will be no consistency, since who controls the Wind, nor is there any means to store it and it uses vast, vast amounts of water. That little rodent-faced Rep Waxman from my state, California, hasn't even read the bill and is absolutely clue-less when he starts to spout his rhetoric. Thank you, Congressman Boehner, for fighting the good fight !!

Thank You from New Hampshire! God Bless!

I just wrote you not long ago thanking you for standing up for Americans and for standing up against this bill. I am sad that it was passed in the House. I am also in fear for the future of this country. If it passes in the senate we are, simply put, all in for a lot of disappointment and hardship. The same bozos that voted for the bill will regret that they did so when they have the American people voting them out of office.

Thank Mr. Boehner for fighting this bill!!!! We need more Republicans like you in Congress!!!!

Thank you so much letting us know what is in the 300-page amendment! I've written down much of what you said to let others know. How can I get a copy of the chart that you showed, illustrating the vast number of agencies who will be overseeing this if it is passed?

Thank you from Texas! Please keep up the good work. Today was the 1st day in my life to ever watch C-Span, and I am glad I did! You are an inspiration. It is time we all stood up and said, 'No, you can't".

Dear Congressman Boehner, I had the fortune of being home and turning on C-span about an hour prior to your presentation. What you did in the time you took was an unbelieveable eye opener to how Congress works and truly exposed 'blind partisianship'. If this were a GOP bill and a Democrat did what you did to expose all of the onerous regulations and spending contained in this bill, I would be writing this same post to them to thank them for this exposure. I cannot comprehend that any person would impose what is in this bill upon another American, particularily after your brief reading of the amendment. As a suggestion, something as simple as calling around to different parts of the country to see what the average cost of a home energy audit and would be entailed in that audit would be very telling. This one issue alone could stifle jobs from remodelers all the way back to the procurement and collecting of raw materials that would be needed for a remodel. Not to mention all of the associated handeling and financing of these materials. Thank you for your HONORABLE service to this great country and keeping Congress elevated to a higher level.

Thank you so very much for the most important work you do to preserve the freedom of the American people. It has infuriated me that the Democrat majority has gone on for some time on the false representation of those who are 'poor'. This legislation represents what they are really about. I see this so called 'Energy Bill' causing the poverty of the people of our great country. It will limit us, take away our hard earned savings and then cause dependency on an over bloated government. It was refreshing to see you get up there and defend our freedom against the deliberate misuse of power by the majority. Your immediate action, and reading of the last minute '300 pages' was exactly what the American people need to hear about. Blessings to you and all who work to oppose this hostile take over of our lives. Please continue to keep your faith and your voice loud and clear. You and your party need to prevent the United 'Socialists' of America from forcing their horrid will on the people.

Congressman Boehner, I am not a citizen of Ohio but I wanted to take the time to thank you for your wonderful presentation. Thank you for your service and please keep up the good fight.

Thank you, sir, for your leadership and for fighting the good fight. Please consider one thing.... calling out those few Republicans who voted for this bill. If they would have voted against it, it would have failed. They need to be held accountable. Now we will hope the Senate can block this thing!

Sir, your 'filibuster' was enlightening and courageous. This was one of the most gallant efforts I've seen on behalf of all the American people and their freedom and it won't be forgotten. We have a phrase here in Texas you may have heard....one is encouraged to "Cowboy Up", meaning to get with it and do the right thing - whatever the cost. You, sir, cowboyed up! Now, my next act is to determine exactly which 8 turncoat Republicans cost the American people this House vote and see just how far and wide I can spread their names. Hope others will follow. By the same token, I'll be sending notes of appreciation to the 45 Democrats who really care about their constituents

Way to go Congressman Boehner. I am proud to live in your district here in Ohio. I am amazed and encouraged by the number of comments from across the country that I see on this subject. The left wing had better wake up to the fact that the people of this country are not stupid and uninformed. We are on to their tactics and we're not going to stand for it. Thank you so very much for standing up for us and what is right. We need more like you in Congress.

Thank you from Hudson County NJ. I've given up hope on my local reps, but you did us proud today. Never, never , never give up!!!!

Thank you from California - fantastic job and wonderfully creative. This bill will destory our country. Thank you for standing up for us. I would like to know what the names of the 8 Republicans who voted for this bill. We need to send THEM a message - at the ballot box.

I’m not one of your constituents, but I wanted to tell you, “Awesome job and keep up the good work!” I cheered out loud as I watched your speech today. I am not sure if the tears and emotion I felt were from extreme anger about the ridiculous items the Waxman-Markey Bill is trying to sneak past us; or if I am just outraged that any of you in Congress are expected to vote on something you have not had time to read. Thank you for speaking out for those of us who DO expect our representatives to read and fully understand a Bill before voting on it. Please continue to point out the total lack of logic, high costs, and, in my opinion, veiled criminal misuse of legislative power in all up-coming Bills. Sincerely, Janet Norwood Pflugerville, Texas

Thanks from Arizona! You did a great job today standing up for all Americans. Unlike one of Arizona's Republican Congressman "The Flake" who didn't even show up to vote.

This Kansan thanks you for your review today of the amendment that no one got to read. Your common sense is refreshing and your insistence on reasonable consideration of issues renews my faith that at least a few are willing to stand up to the Pelosi maching. I wait for the day that you will replace her.

THANK YOU for your continued outstanding service to our country. I've been following your site for several weeks; and your speeches posted on YouTube. Thank you for giving us easy access to so much good info on what's going on in Washington DC. (PA)

As a Buckeye transplanted to Texas almost 30 years ago, I was so very proud of you standing up there today reading off the 300 pages snuck in @3:09am!! The American people have never understood how Congress can vote on bills never read; what makes them think we are stupid? This bill must not pass the Senate and somewhere I must get the highlights you hit on today to pass them on via e-mail to others so they can call, fax and e-mail their Senators to stop it. This country is free now, however, it seems the Democrats are bound and determined to give the president exactly what he wants - socialism. I pray for our leaders and want to thank you so very much for being the kind of man one can admire in politics. This 74-yr young female does her bit on the computer & phone when it comes to issues coming up before the legislature and I don't intend to back down. Dallas is having a BIG tea party July 4th and I'll be there! Thanks to you and others for standing up today for we American citizens. Dallas, TX

Sir, THANK YOU for your OUTSTANDING service to our country. As Vet who served 30 yrs in the Air Force and did 10 months in Iraq with a team of 223 Airmen doing convoy duty, I wanted to commend you on your service. It is with GREAT leaders like yourself that keeps America strong. I don't have the words to express my ANGER to speaker Polisi and her other radicals for their continue efforts to tax and spend this nation into BANKRUPTCY! I will continue to write, call and email my Congressman Ciro Rodriquez to STOP this crazy spending and taxing. You Sir, have my FULL SUPPORT unlike Congressman Rodriquez. When he comes up for re-election next year I will be beating the streets and voicing my CONCERNS. I want him out of office the sooner the better. He talks a good game about being for San Antonion's and the Vets but its all TALK!

Exactly the leadership we need! THANK YOU!!!!

Thanks for your efforts, congressmen. I was completely impressed by what you did today. My question is this: why did 8 Republicans vote on this bill? Please ensure that they will not be re-elected during their next election cycle.

Well Done, Congressman! I found your revelation of the bill's contents enlightening. As an Ohioan, I am pleased and proud that you are one of our state's delegation. I would have liked to have said the same about my own district's representative, but he has clearly sold out - and tried to sell the rest of us down the river in the 16th district.

Congressman Boehner, I want to applaud your efforts towards defeating the "Cap and Trade" legislation, and its onerous and secretive amendment, thrust on unsuspecting house members at 3 AM this morning. This should be a wakeup call to both parties. First and foremost, amendments should not be tacked on without some reasonable period for the voters to comment on so that their representatives can actually know what they're voting on and how their constituency stands on an issue. Both parties have been accused of sleazing one in at the last moment. And both parties have voted on bills with odious amendments tacked onto them at the last moment. Second, and more importantly, though I do not live in your district, I can assure you that I will do everything that I can as a voter and a contributor, to insure that whoever runs in my district, that voted for this monstrosity, will be defeated. I look forward to the day, hopefully soon, when this legislation, if it passes in the Senate, is repealed instanter. This is an affront to every honest, hard-working American citizen and taxpayer. In a time when our nation needs to ease the burdens of society, our Democratic leadership in the House and in the White House, has let us down to serve their own selfish hidden agenda. I sincerely hope that when the chips finally fall where they may, the American public will wake up to the disaster they have just witnessed and recognize it for what it truly is and will be. A monster tax bill delivered to the American consumer without any recourse. It is, for the supposed party for "the little people", aka the Democrats, a regressive tax. And their adherents will I hope soon realize what they supported. Up until now, the average American has been blessed with moderated, though not completely lowered taxation. It was my hope that in my lifetime, the average citizen would only have to suffer the incidental burden of taxes, approximately 5 percent of a wage earner's income. But alas today, it ranges from anywhere between 25 percent to almost 70 percent. This piece of horrible legislation will punish the American consumer and taxpayer, with the poorest people paying the largest proportion of their income to support it. I hope that you can reach across to the Senate, along with the rest of the sane people in Congress, and see to it that it is soundly defeated there. If not, we can expect more government entanglements in our daily lives, perhaps moreso than ever before.

Congressman Boehner, I just wanted to leave a quick note thanking you for your service to the people of not only the state of Ohio, but the entire country. Hopefully somebody gets a chance to read this monstrosity before it goes to a vote in the Senate.

Representative Boehner - Thank you for representing the America whose numerous phone calls (both recieved and those unable to be registered because of busy switchboards) were ignored today! You are one of the few people who make it clear that I still live in a representative republic. I can not believe how the thoughts, dreams, and freedoms of all Americans are being steam-rolled in Washington. THANK YOU and God bless!

Thank you, Congressman Boehner, for standing up for the American people. I am outraged that representatives would even consider voting for something they had not read.

Thank you !

Congressman Boehner: I live in New Jersey. I am a Democrat. I support H.R. 2454. But I also wonder how many in the House in either party took the trouble to examine the 300-page amendment that you described as suddenly appearing at 3:00 in the morning. While I was waiting anxiously for a vote, I also felt you were absolutely right in taking us through the amendment, detail by detail. The American people should not be ambushed in this way by any party or any lawmaker(s). I don't agree with your politics, but you are a credit to your district and your chamber. Stirring performance!

Dear Representative Boehner, 6-26-2009 I write to you today not as an advocate for any particular party affiliation, be it Republican, Democrat, or Independent. I write to you only as an American citizen. I offer these words in commendation of your efforts today in the House of Representatives to “take the time” unveil the underlying truth behind the rhetoric that has for too long become the undeniable face of backdoor Washington politics. The 300 page amendment to HR-2454 Climate & Energy Bill was yet another insult to the intelligence of the American public. I cannot think of a more arrogant act of irresponsible government service, or breach of public office than that of this nation’s lawmakers’ making it the standard operating procedure to pass federal legislation affecting this nation’s citizen base for decades to come without so much as taking the time to read the language within. It is, at best, incompetent. As time progresses, the people’s trust in the unprecedented ineptness of our current system of government continues to digress. Amidst all of the partisan white-washing on both sides of the isle that continues to mask so many equally unprecedented and undesirable outcomes, there is a quiet swelling of the American spirit to regain its sense of freedom from government’s overwhelming and unrelenting grasp. Perhaps not today or tomorrow, but somewhere just beyond a not so distant horizon, the sleeping giant that is the American people will be awakened, and those holding public office will realize that our founding fathers were indeed superior in their many valiant efforts that helped to build the foundation of this great nation, and dare I say, far wiser in their ability to envision the results of their decisions than their modern day successors. In other words, they got it! I believe these next few years will be very decisive in whether this country falls deeper into a state of financial disrepair or we begin to recover a sense of responsibility by having a large enough group of those, whether it be within the government body of Washington or from the streets of America “stand up and speak out” to the open eyes and ears of the American people, and do so with as clear a voice as you sir, did today! Moreover, should it originate from within the halls of government, by all means be willing and able, one and all to stand behind the rhetoric. Not for the sake of your careers but rather for the betterment of the nation by which you are employed and supposedly serve and have taken an oath to represent. Stop to envision, as did our forefathers what direction this country will be forced to take as a result of the decisions we have elected you to make on our behalf. You revealed very clearly today that should the government choose to do its bidding behind closed doors, during the wee hours of the morning, the same government decision-makers can, and will be seen for what they represent in the light of the following day. I thank you for that, but Representative Boehner, today’s valiant attempt can only be looked at as merely a beginning. An even greater and more rewarding end can only begin to see the light of day if the fight for real representation is not allowed to fade into the corridors. Respectfully, A concerned American

Congressman Boehner, Thanks for speaking up today on the Cap and Trade Tax bill that the Democrats put together and for taking time to let the American Heartland Taxpayers know what was being passed in that bill today. If the 8 so called Republicans had voted with the NO Vote, the bill could have been defeated. Again, Thanks for your service and will get letters off to my U.S. Senators to Vote NO..I live in Ga, however, you are my voice in the People's House, .Thanks again..

Congressman Boehner- There is not much I can write that has not already been written here. You are a true American. And although you do not represent my district, I am proud to have you as a fellow Ohioan and a Representative of our great State. I can only wish and hope that more of our "representatives" can show the Common Sense, Respect of Freedom, Understanding of Our Constitution, and Dedication to the People of Our Nation, that you have shown as the House Republican Leader. I think it stands as a true reflection of your character to just read through these postings from Americans all across our Country that have taken the time to thank you and encourage you. Although you were elected to represent only the 8th District of Ohio, I know that there are Millions of others out there that have a great respect and admiration for you. I wish you could print and present all of these comments to your fellow Congressional colleagues. Perhaps remind them that there really are PEOPLE out here in the rest of America that they are supposed to be representing, rather than pandering to the special interests in DC. I Thank You, Sir. And would be glad to cast my vote in your favor, no matter the ballot!!!

Thank you very much for your efforts.

We will remember this, Congressman. How many more emergency bills will our radical government have to pass to move (change) our country into the third world? Now that it's okay to mention our president's middle name is it okay to call our radical element Communist?

Thank you Mr. Boehnor: I don't live in your district or even in your state, but YOU ARE MY CONGRESSMAN!!

Congressman Boehner Thanks for the remarkable work you did in opposition to the Cap and Tax bill that passed the House last night, your floor speech was a masterfull attmept to highlight the tyrannical nature of the current Speaker. Anyone who would force a vote on a bill no one has read is clearly more interested in partisan politics then in good commen sense legislation. God willing this vote will tip the scales for the republicans to take back the House in '10.

I add my "Well Done Congressman" to the voices here. It is lunacy for our so called represenitives to vote and pass legislation that is being changed by 300+ pages six hours before floor debate. Who does this in planning in thier lives? NO ONE!! While America slept in the newest movie or praising Michael Jackson Friday, Lady Liberty was put in IRONS. Lets see if the Senate drags her away or not. Wake up America or your Liberty will be gone in a blink of history.

I do not watch c-span but yesterday I was flipping stations trying to find something out about the vote on the Cap and Trade. My children and I sat spellbound as we watched you bravely reading from the amendment page after page. We were cheering for you! I was thrilled that my kids were able to see Congress in action and A Republican standing up and taking action,and exposing this awful bill. We have been very frustrated with our party but when you started speaking we all saw hope for our party and America's future. You dear sir, need to be our next President!!!! From the state of Alabama Thank you!!!!!!

Congressman Boehner. I would like to thank you for your efforts to bring some of the horrible aspects of this legislation to light. I am not a resident of your state anymore, but I'm sure folks just like me, all over the country, were cheering you on as you exposed just some of what cap and trade is really all about. If I could ask one thing of you sir, I would ask that you continue to use your ability as minority leader to inform the American people as to the disasterous effects of this and other recent legislation. The American people are angry about all the power grabbing, reckless spending, and fascist ideology that has been moved forward in the last few months. It needs to be stopped. Only exposure to daylight will make the people aware of the loss of liberty we are being forced to give away at an exceedingly rapid pace. Please keep doing what you did yesterday. The people have a right to know. We're behind you Mr Boehner, We need a leader now more than ever. You sir were fantastic yesterday. Thank you so very much.

I am not from your district or state, but I do want you to know how much I appreciate your strategy of the "filibuster" last night. Your action reminded me of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington! It was exciting to watch!

Congressman Boehner, considering the short time frame you were given, you were incredibly well prepared, articulate, and inspiring. Thank you so much for standing up to this onslaught against our way of life, our freedoms, and the values that made America the greatest nation on earth.

I wish you were my congressman. Maybe you be thinking of higher office?

Thank you, Congressman Boehner! Thank you for remembering the people you were elected to present - as it seems, sadly, few of our elected officials do these days. What will it take, I wonder, to preserve our liberties and freedoms from the increasingly voracious appetite of the Executive Branch and an all-too-complicit Congress?? Thank you again for your efforts and please keep fighting the good fight!! Louisiana thanks you!

THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS JOHN BOEHNER/ YOU ARE A GREAT AMERICAN. THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP FOR "WE THE PEOPLE". Your efforts will never be forgotton. Words cannot express how much you are appreciated. Keep up th egood work my friend !

Even though I'm not a resident of your district or even state, I wish to thank you publicly for your speech on this disasterous bill. It opened my eyes and obviously alot of eyes of your Democratic collegues. Keep up the good work.

Congressman Boehner, I can't thank you enough for you courage in standing up to the "bullies" in Washington! I wish you could have read the ENTIRE amendment AND bill and postponed the vote even longer. I am thankful that there is at least one person in Washington that will have the wisdom and courage to speak for the us! Thank you and may God bless you always! Tim

Thank you so much!! We don't have TV but I just read your statement! I can't thank you enough. I was calling all day on the 26th to try to get through to state my cry for a no vote through to the house members but wasn't able to reach anyone in DC. I had spent hours earlier in the week calling and got though to voice my concerns on this bill, so please everyone keep calling the senate to stop them from taking away our freedoms. Join a tea party patriot group, talk to your friends and fellow Americans, don't let Congressman Boehner words go unheard!!! Thank you again GOD BLESS AMERICA and God bless you Congressman Boehner!!! Denise Washington State

Excellent Job Congressman Boehner, but I might invite you all to read an Open Letter posted on the ResistNet Website that describes the fraud that has been organized behind the scenes regarding Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, Maurice Stone and many others. They are all waiting on the sidelines to further fleece the American Public upon safe passage of the Cap & Trade Bill. “Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade Bill and Proposed National Health Care Legislation Opens Door for Massive Stock Fraud by Al Gore “Climate Change Ambassador Program” Associate Maurice Stone .....” http://www.resistnet.com/group/lonestarpatriots/forum/topics/waxmanmarkey-cap-and-trade