On the recordApril 5, 2017
In 2012, he criticized Mitt Romney for not releasing his returns until late in the campaign. In 2014, Mr. Trump told an Irish television network: ``If I decide to run for office, I'll produce my tax returns, absolutely.'' In 2016, he said repeatedly that he would release his returns ``over the next few months'' and ``before the election.'' It hasn't happened yet. So all of these issues should concern all Members of Congress because, as I said a moment ago, transparency is essential in a democracy. Mr. Speaker, this is the fourth time this year that I have offered the Presidential Tax Transparency Act as the previous question motion, and today I filed a discharge petition on the bill, which I encourage all of my colleagues to sign at the desk. If we defeat the previous question today or if we reach 218 Members of the House on the discharge petition, we can vote on this bipartisan legislation and ensure-- underscore ``ensure''--that the President of the United States provides transparency for the American people now and in the future.
