Political Quotes

“Rather than restating all the arguments for repeal, since we have already voted to do that, I will bring my colleagues up to date on some current research about what the American people believe about the estate tax. A poll was conducted early this year between January 16 and 21. It was a poll of about three times as many people as are ordinarily interviewed. Over 2,500 registered voters were interviewed for this survey by a research company. Its findings ought to be of significant interest to my colleagues. The bottom line is with respect to the estate tax. The conclusion of the poll is that the American people simply oppose, on principle, the concept of anyone being taxed on the death of their parents or their spouse. I thought I would share just four specific results from this survey. When it comes to stimulating the economy, the poll confirmed that Americans overwhelmingly believe tax relief is more effective than increases in Government spending.”