But a quote like that -- assuming it's genuine -- could have been said in a variety of different ways with different meanings.
Ironically, for example. Or in the sense that if you always stop somebody from doing stupid things then you are their "best friend," even if you don't particularly like each other.
But who's going to stop Boehner from doing stupid things?
Is he crying in that picture?
Jeez Louise does he look drunk or what!