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Former House Speaker John Boehner paid a tearful tribute to Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday at the unveiling of her official portrait in the U.S. Capitol.
The Ohio Republican, who had a reputation for frequently tearing up when he was speaker, offered warm words for the outgoing Democratic leader who’s often been demonized by GOP lawmakers.
« You’ve been incredibly effective as the leader of your caucus. The younger generation today has a saying: ‘Game recognizes game.’ The fact of the matter is no other speaker of the House in the modern era — Republican or Democrat — has wielded the gavel with such authority or with such consistent results, » Boehner said, calling Pelosi « one tough cookie. »
« My girls told me tell the speaker how much we admire her, » Boehner said, choking back tears as he spoke.
