Rep. Corrine Brown: “today is another sad example of why it matters who is in charge. We see today what the priorities are for this house…”

“today is another sad example of why it matters who is in charge. We see today what the priorities are for this house leadership. For Republicans, the answer to every problem we have in this nation, and we have plenty, is tax cuts. The military and Coast Guard are underfunded, tax cuts. Seniors can't afford to buy the drugs they need, tax cuts. Veterans are being denied health care and benefits, tax cuts. Children are taking classes in trailers, tax cuts. Thousands of voters losing their right to be heard, tax cuts. We're struggling to find money to fight the war on terrorism, protect U.S. soil, rebuild New York, and keep peace in the Middle East. And the most important thing on the agenda for the Republicans is tax cuts for their country club friends that fund their campaigns. The full repeal of the estate tax does nothing for the vast majority of Americans, and similar to most republican tax cuts, the lion's share of the benefits go to the super rich. If we have to deal with another tax cut, lets make it fair and immediate. The Democratic substitute will increase exemptions for small businesses and family farms, without jeopardizing the money we need to protect all our citizens from harm.”