article_snippet: The Golden Bear got a gold medal - and apparently caused House Speaker  John Boehner to tear up.
article_snippet: John Boehner, an avid golfer who is also known for crying publicly, was photographed misty-eyed at the event while sitting next to Nicklaus.
article_snippet: Not the only one: John Boehner, an avid golfer who is also known for crying publicly, got misty-eyed at the event .
article_snippet: Barbara Nicklaus, center, and Jack, right, sit in the audience on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, as Jack Nicklaus speaks . '
article_snippet: Barbara Nicklaus, center, and her son Jack Nicklaus II, right, sit in the audience on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, as Jack Nicklaus speaks sport to achieve that kind of moment, or this kind of honor,' said Boehner, who grew emotional at times during the ceremony.
article_snippet: Politicians: House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are seen with Jack Nicklaus .
article_snippet: Donald Trump and Donald Trump spouse Melania Knauss-Trump were also present at the Tuesday ceremony (left), as was Arnold Palmer
article_snippet: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Jack Nicklaus had a brush with polio as a teenager.
article_snippet: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said that as a fellow survivor of polio Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appreciated Jack Nicklaus perseverance.
article_snippet: The Washington Post reported that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and Donald Trump were among the guests.