Political Quotes

John McCain: Raising taxes in a bad economy is about the worst thing you can do because it will kill even more jobs when what we need…

On the recordAugust 5, 2008
Raising taxes in a bad economy is about the worst thing you can do because it will kill even more jobs when what we need are policies that create jobs.
Said by
John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain argues against raising taxes during an economic downturn, stating it would negatively impact job creation.

Share

More from John McCain

Feb 14, 2018

I'm eager to learn how Cyber Command is responding to this legislation.

congress.gov
Feb 6, 2018

The Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) required the Air Force to maintain a minimum of 1,900 fighter aircraft, of which at least 1,100 would be combat coded.

congress.gov
Feb 14, 2018

The Department of Energy's defense atomic energy programs are critically important to our national security.

congress.gov
Feb 6, 2018

The Air Force has opted to cancel the JSTARS Recapitalization program and pursue an Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS).

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation