Political Quotes

“I oppose the rule and the underlying bill. This is a tax increase on the middle class, and it drops a ticking tax bomb on the American people. While it falsely claims to provide tax relief for working families and the middle class, in reality, it will raise taxes on 38 million Americans, and it will explode the deficit by over $1.5 trillion. {time} 1345 A typical family in my district in Illinois would see their taxes increase by over $1,100. According to the CBO, H.R. 1 is so irresponsible, that it will result in an immediate $25 billion cut to Medicare. Americans recognize that incomes are not keeping pace with the cost of living, and parents question whether their children will have the same opportunities they had. Our constituents need responsible tax reform that strengthens the middle class and raises wages for working families. They do not need a tax increase, and this bill does just that. It increases taxes on the middle class. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to reject this ticking tax bomb.”