Political Quotes

“millions of Americans will be filing their Federal income taxes tomorrow, having waited until the last minute because they owe yet more money to the Government. Most are disgruntled and many are downright outraged that their taxes were increased retroactively last year. I have never heard anyone say they liked to pay taxes. On the other hand, I have rarely heard anyone say they begrudge this responsibility so long as we in Congress, as stewards of the purse strings, spend their hard-earned money wisely. Unfortunately, we fail this test consistently year in and year out. Congress refuses to come to grips with Americans' priorities. We tolerate uncontrolled spending and wasteful programs. We tolerate the crime epidemic confronting our communities. We tolerate uncontrolled illegal immigration. We tolerate a deterioration of family values. We tolerate child pornography. Mr. Speaker, we need to provide some tax relief to working Americans. Today, on the eve of tax day, I implore the leadership to reassess our priorities. Let us do something meaningful--this year--for the American people and give them a tax break.”