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House Speaker John Boehner's (R-Ohio) remarks at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon marking St. Patrick’s Day. 

Thank you all for being here today. There’s luck in sharing, according to an old Irish proverb. Today, we thank our guests not only for sharing their national holiday with us. We also celebrate our shared values and ideals. We rededicate ourselves to shared priorities of peace, freedom, and prosperity.

Hospitality has always been a trademark of the friendship between our peoples. Over the centuries, millions of Irish have come to America seeking a fresh start, and millions of Americans have gone to Ireland in search of a better pint.

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