Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4853 the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010. This bill puts the interests of working families and our nation's fiscal health ahead of millionaires. The legislation allows the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy to expire, and protects struggling middle class families from a tax increase they cannot afford during these difficult economic times. A vote against this bill is a vote against middle class families in order to protect millionaires and billionaires. Our colleagues across the aisle want to hold middle class tax relief hostage so that they can give yet another massive tax break to the wealthy. The Congressional Budget Office reported what we already know: tax cuts for the rich provide virtually no economic stimulus. Extending the rates for the highest income tax brackets is not a break needed by our small businesses. Individuals with small business income make up fewer than three percent of taxpayers in the top two tax brackets.”