Political Quotes

“working Americans deserve tax relief. The American family's tax burden has now reached its highest level since World War II. In fact, the average American will have to work 129 days to pay off their total tax bill. Mr. Speaker, no one, regardless of income level, should have to pay more than one-third of their hard-earned paycheck in taxes to the Federal Government. Americans will send $5.6 trillion more to Washington over the next 10 years than is needed to run the government. This surplus is the direct result of the diligence and hard work of the American people. The choice for this Congress is simple: keep the money for more Washington bureaucracy or return a portion of the surplus to working men and women. Mr. Speaker, I choose the people. Under the tax cut proposal, every American that pays income taxes will receive significant tax relief. Mr. Speaker, this bill puts money back in the hands of Americans. Make no mistake, this is real tax relief for real people. Mr. Speaker, now more than ever Americans need to keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets. The American people are overtaxed, and I look forward to voting today to return a portion of their money back to them. Taxpayers have earned it, and our slowing economy deserves it.”