Political Quotes

I don't think anybody can defend that when those organizations and high wealth individuals pay less in Federal income taxes than a teacher in my communities of Bay City or a nurse in Saginaw or a factory worker in Midland.

Mr. Speaker, I was unable to attend votes due to a medical procedure. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 190, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 191, and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 192. personal explanation

I do think it would make sense for us as a body... to try to focus on tax policy that is a bipartisan approach.

Mr. Speaker, I was unable to attend votes due to a flight cancellation. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 329 (S. 111) and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 330 (H.R. 813). PERSONAL EXPLANATION