John Boehner Sums Up Feelings About Resignation with 4 Words

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) opted not to give a press conference to discuss his decision to resign from Congress next month, but as he exited a closed-door meeting with staff Friday morning, reporters shouted questions at him about his decision to step down.

“Congratulations, Mr. Speaker!” one reporter said. “Does it feel like a weight off your shoulders?”

“It’s a wonderful day,” Boehner replied with a smile on his face. As more reporters asked, “Why now?” he declined to comment any further.

Watch video below, via C-SPAN3:

Boehner will sit down for an exclusive interview with CBS’ John Dickerson on Face the Nation this Sunday. When word of his resignation reached the Values Voter Summit, the socially conservative audience stood and cheered.

[Photo via screengrab]

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