“Lucifer in the flesh, I have Democrat friends and Republican friends. I get along with almost everyone, but I have never worked with a more miserable son of a bitch in my life.”

— Ted Cruz

John Boehner, when asked his opinions on Ted Cruz during an appearance at Stanford University. http://www.stanforddaily.com/2016/04/28/john-boehner-talks-election-time-in-office/

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