Political Quotes

“I am from Louisiana and we are no stranger to tragedies, but this is being presented on the other side as an either/or proposition. The bottom line is we could have actually done better, we could have done better, and I am deeply concerned about those who will lose their jobs as a result of these tax provisions. It is important to recognize that. Don't just take my word for it. I have three letters here that I want to enter into the Record. These were addressed to the House Ways and Means Committee leadership. One is from the Organization For International Investment, a second from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a third from the National Foreign Trade Council, all of which highlight the potential for significant job loss. As a physician I can say one of the first maxims I have always followed is first do no harm. We could have done better, Mr. Speaker.”