Political Quotes

“I rise in support of this year's balanced budget. I think these questions best state why: Do Americans feel that it is right that the average working married couple pays more in taxes just because they are married? Do Americans feel that it is fair, is it right, that 21 million married working couples pay on the average of $1,400 more in higher taxes than an identical couple that lives together outside of marriage? Of course not. Americans recognize the marriage tax penalty is wrong and we need to correct the marriage tax penalty. Twenty-one million married working couples, $1,400 more in higher taxes. $1,400 is one year's tuition at Joliet Junior College in the district that I represent. It is 3 months of day care at a local day care center. This budget, the budget crafted by the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Kasich) makes elimination of the marriage tax penalty priority number one, helping 21 million married working families who just happen to be married and just because they are married, they pay higher taxes. Let us pass this budget. It deserves bipartisan support.”