Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to discuss the tax bill. I am disappointed. You see, I am one of the many Americans who believe that we need to reform our Tax Code to benefit middle-class families. I also believe that we need to make those reforms in a commonsense, responsible way. Sadly, that is not the approach that was taken with this legislation. From the very beginning of this effort, I have been willing to partner with Republicans or Democrats and with President Trump and his team. In fact, when President Trump unveiled his tax priorities in my home State of Indiana, I traveled with him on Air Force One. I wanted him to know that I was listening to his priorities and that I agreed with his stated goals of supporting the middle class and keeping jobs right here in America. I also wanted Hoosiers to know that I was committed to working with the President to reform our Tax Code in a way that helped Hoosier families and businesses. After that trip with the President and in every meeting with the administration, including two meetings at the White House, my attending Vice President Pence's speech in Anderson, IN, and in multiple discussions with top administration officials, I left feeling optimistic that we could work together to reform our Tax Code to achieve those goals we had agreed upon. I expected a proposal that was focused on cutting taxes for middle-class families.…”