To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (99832 ) 2/13/2011 10:59:28 AM From: TideGlider 1 Recommendation Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 224755 Boehner says facts show Obama a Christian citizen Posted: Feb 13, 2011 10:47 AM EST Updated: Feb 13, 2011 10:47 AM EST National News More>>Boehner urges Obama to back immediate budget cutsBoehner says facts show Obama a Christian citizenKurt Busch wins Shootout after Hamlin disqualifiedTaylor, No. Badgers send Ohio State to first lossObama likens budget to family pocketbook choicesSEC files fraud charges against 3 ex-IndyMac execsEgypt's military rulers dissolve parliamentAP Source: Obama to seek changes in Pell GrantsRegulators shut banks in Fla., Mich., Wis., Calif.Mental health a frequent theme in threats casesAP National Video More>>Pa. homes destroyed by natural gas explosion Pa. homes destroyed by natural gas explosion 3 dead in Pa. natural gas explosion; 2 missing 3 killed in natural gas explosion that destroyed homes in eastern Pa.; 2 remain missing Berlusconi: Sex trial aims to discredit my govt Prosecutors seek Berlusconi indictment in sex case; premier says they want to topple govt Va. Sen. Jim Webb won't seek re-election in 2012 Va. Democratic Sen. Webb won't seek re-election in 2012, Dems scramble to field contender Pa. gas explosion destroys homes Natural gas explosion in Pa. causes fires, prompts evacuations Egyptian leaders make some concessions following protests Egyptian leaders make some concessions following protests Astronaut Kelly training for upcoming space flight Astronaut Kelly training for upcoming space flight Obama discusses faith at National Prayer Breakfast Obama discusses faith at National Prayer Breakfast Police say Bellagio bandit returned after heist Police: Bandit in $1.5M casino chip heist returned several times to Bellagio before arrest NASA experts discuss possibility for life-friendly planets NASA experts discuss possibility for life-friendly planets WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker John Boehner says Americans have a right to think what they want to think, even when they are wrong about President Barack Obama's citizenship and his religion. Boehner tells NBC's "Meet the Press" that he believes Obama was born in Hawaii and that the president is a Christian, and that those are facts. Some people believe that Obama was born outside the U.S. or in some other way is not a natural-born citizen eligible to be president. There is also a persistent belief among some that Obama is a Muslim. Boehner denies that he is willing to let those misperceptions remain because they weaken and delegitimize Obama. Asked why he doesn't speak against such perceptions, Boehner says it's not his job to tell Americans what to think.