The Hill News

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) made his first fundraising pitch on Wednesday since formally assuming office on Wednesday.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released a letter by Boehner to Republicans asking for donations shortly after Boehner wrapped up his first speech after being sworn in as Speaker.

"[W]hile our new Majority continues to listen to the American people and act on their will, those who want more spending, higher taxes, and bigger government are digging in, defending their out-of-touch, job-killing agenda," Boehner wrote. "And remember, with President Obama in the White House and Democrats running the Senate, we're still outnumbered in Washington."

"But your support now will ensure the NRCC begins the year on strong financial footing and again has the ability to recruit top-tier candidates who will cut spending and repeal government barriers to job creation," the new GOP Speaker added.

The inauguration day solicitations aren't limited to the top Republican; his counterpart, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), also made a pitch for Democrats centering around Republicans' attempt next week to repeal healthcare reform.