Boehner Mocks Democrats' Manufacturing Agenda

House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) took issue with Congressional Democrats’ recent attempts to pass legislation aimed at spurring America’s troubled manufacturing industry, casting the move as too little too late.

“Finally after 18 months of moving their job killing policies now they want to go out and talk about their manufacturing agenda,” Boehner said during his weekly press conference Thursday. “Well, if they are serious about their manufacturing agenda, why do we want to raise taxes on manufactures when we want their jobs to remain in America?”

The “Make It In America” strategy currently being pursued by House Democrats includes legislation that would require a four-year analysis of the manufacturing sector, the expansion of clean technology production and tackling the trade deficit.

Boehner characterized the move as a sign of desperation.

“As we head into August, a time when Congress normally talks about its accomplishments, the Democrats are divided, they are distracted and frankly, they are … desperate,” Boehner said.

Boehner declined to discuss reports regarding his campaign to become House Speaker following the 2010 mid-term elections.