Political Quotes

“some ask why is it so important we pass the Marriage Tax Elimination Act. Clearly I think three questions best answer that big question. Do Americans feel that it is fair that a working married couple pays higher taxes just because they are married? Do Americans feel that it is fair that 21 million married working couples pay on average $1,400 more in taxes than an identical couple living together outside of marriage? Do Americans feel that it is right that our Tax Code actually provides an incentive to get divorced? Of course not. Americans recognize that the marriage tax is wrong and it is time to do something about it. If you think about it, 21 million Americans paying $1,400 more just because they are married, that is real money for real people. The south side of Chicago, the south suburbs that I have the privilege of representing, $1,400 is one year's tuition at a local community college, three months of day care at a local child care center, several months worth of car payments. The Marriage Tax Elimination Act is gaining momentum. Let us eliminate the marriage tax. Let us eliminate it now.”