Mike Thompson actually said...

"The public is losing faith in Congress' ability to act and act quickly to turn this economy around. Frankly, I don't blame them."

"Businesses have been desperate for certainty in the tax law when attempting to make decisions that can help to grow the economy."

"It is important to remember that there are things we can do in this committee that can help alleviate some of the pressures people are feeling and the uncertainties facing businesses."

"I hope that the subcommittee and the full committee can get to doing our work and get these in front of the full House for a vote and in front of the President for his signature so we can help to impr..."