Hank Johnson: “Sometimes we do need to raise revenue, and I look forward to supporting any proposals that my friend on the other side…”

“Sometimes we do need to raise revenue, and I look forward to supporting any proposals that my friend on the other side would propose, out of fairness, I think. I mean, no one segment should be able to get a free ride, so I would appreciate that. The fact of the matter is that most of my friends on the other side of the aisle have already signed on to the Grover Norquist no new tax pledge, so for years, they have neglected to raise revenues where appropriate, and they will continue to abide by the pledge that they have given. So far, I don't see any yield in that trajectory, but the fact is we are going to have to raise some revenue as we move forward, and I look forward to working with the gentleman in that endeavor. Mr. Chair, I ask my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Perry). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”