Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act because, as a former small-business owner, I know the immense challenges a complex Tax Code can present to business owners, workers, and families alike. When H.R. 1 was signed into law, it opened the door to a new era of prosperity for Colorado and for our country, and the evidence is all around us: We have already seen over 1 million jobs created; Hundreds of companies have contributed $4 billion in bonuses, impacting over 4 million workers; The unemployment rate is at the lowest level that we have seen in a half a century; and Small business optimism has hit an all-time high. In Alamosa, Colorado, a small town in my district, tax reform has helped First Southwest Bank stay in town and provide financial services products to its community, a key driver of economic growth and success in smaller towns around the country. As CEO Kent Curtis said after the passage of tax reform: ``We're excited to take advantage of the tax reform and give the positive impact it has on First Southwest Bank right back to our team members and the rural Colorado community.…”