“The value of a majority lies not in the chance to wield great power, but in the chance to use limited power to do great things.”

Today John Boehner is releasing a “Pillars of a New Majority” document, which consists of five introductory speeches he delivered during June through October. From the foreword:

History will record 2010 as the year in which the American people reasserted control of their government, and the supremacy of the people over politicians and political parties was re-established. Born from this movement was a new majority in the U.S. House of Representatives – a majority humbler than its predecessors, determined to rebuild trust and eager to do the will of the people. The Pledge to America is our governing agenda, built through a process of listening to the people. It’s my hope that these five speeches — some delivered as the Pledge was being conceived and written, and others delivered after its launch — lend further context to our governing agenda, and insight into the priorities that will guide me if entrusted with the responsibility and honor of serving as Speaker of the House.

The first speech in the compilation is on human life, by the way. It was the first speech he delivered in the series, to the National Right to Life Committee.

Boehner is also sending a letter to Republican members and members-elect today asking for their votes for him for Speaker.