Robert Ehrlich said "Cheesy tax cut promises only make Americans cynical about government. Can you imagine that, putting more money back in your pocket so you can grow, so you can take a risk, begin a business and hire people? That makes you cynical about government? I think tax fairness is an idea that all Americans understand and endorse irrespective of income level and party affiliation. Fairness. That is an interesting concept. Fairness and equity. My idea of fairness and equity and who is rich and who is not may not comport with yours. Is not that correct?" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 9, 1995

Cheesy tax cut promises only make Americans cynical about government. Can you imagine that, putting more money back in your pocket so you can grow, so you can take a risk, begin a business and hire people? That makes you cynical about government? I think tax fairness is an idea that all Americans understand and endorse irrespective of income level and party affiliation. Fairness. That is an interesting concept. Fairness and equity. My idea of fairness and equity and who is rich and who is not may not comport with yours. Is not that correct?

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Robert Ehrlich

Maryland

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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing tax cuts and fairness in government during a floor speech.

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