Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in opposition to H.R. 684 and S. 743, the Marketplace Fairness Act, otherwise known as the Internet sales tax. Or as I call it, the interstate commerce sales tax. I'm concerned that this new tax on American consumers passed the Senate too quickly without enough debate and has the quiet support of several Members here in the House. Unfortunately, many of my colleagues opposed to the bill here in the House have taken a quiet wait-and-see attitude. They don't want to rock the boat, so to speak. Well, it's time to quit being quiet on this issue. The American public deserves a full and open debate on this bill before any legislative action is taken in this body. This evening, my colleagues and I will begin that debate. I'm confident that when Members and their constituents grasp the full ramifications of this onerous piece of legislation, they will oppose it as well. Many States in this country are in dire financial straits. They've lavished overly generous pension plans on their State employees and offered tax credits and financial incentives to their favorite businesses. They've promised more than they can deliver, while sometimes letting essential services go neglected. State governments bear the responsibility for their financial situations; yet they're looking to the Federal Government for a bailout. Make no mistake, this Internet tax is the bailout they're seeking.…”