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The most interesting moment on the remarkable and historic first day of the 110th Congress was the eloquent, gracious and insightful speech of House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio). For those who missed it, go back and watch the video. Here are some excerpts: Resident Scholar Norman J. Ornstein “Twelve years ago, some of us stood proudly in this chamber as our former colleague, [then-newly minted Minority Leader] Dick Gephardt (D) of Missouri, handed the gavel to the new Republican Speaker, Newt Gingrich of Georgia. . . . There were some great achievements during the 12 years that followed, but...