“I commend both of the panel’s leaders, (Republican Rep.) Jeb Hensarling and (Democratic Sen.) Patty Murray, for the dignified and statesmanlike manner in which the committee carried out its difficult negotiations,” Boehner added.”
Aw, c’mon. Lighten up. Boehner is just showing that he does have a sense of humor.
Well, he is a joke, if that's what you mean.
At least he didn’t say “statesperson”.