Barbara Boxer: “That is what we are essentially saying. We really are saying that. That is why I say the question, whose side are you…”

“That is what we are essentially saying. We really are saying that. That is why I say the question, whose side are you on, is very relevant to this debate. We recognize the fact there has been inflation. We need to take another look at this estate tax. We are willing to make sure we help our family farmers. We want to help our small businesses. We want to help our individuals so their kids do not find themselves in a bind when they inherit the wealth from their families. We are willing to do that. We know President Clinton is willing to sign such a bill. We know he is going to veto the Republican version because he believes it is unfair to the middle class. He believes it is unfair. What we are saying is we can take care of the problem and help those who have kids in college or who have kids in day care. We can give a prescription drug benefit that is guaranteed through Medicare to our seniors. We can do all these things and still have enough to do some debt reduction and a little bit for afterschool programs. That is how expensive this repeal is.”