House Republican Leader John Boehner embraces his wife Debbie after he delivered an emotional victory speech following major Republican gains in Congressional Elections. Boehner is expected to become the new Speaker of the House replacing Democrat Nancy Pelosi.  The Ohio Republican declared that the American people sent a message to President Obama at the ballot box. Boehner made his speech shortly before midnight at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington DC on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. (Photo by Jeff Malet)