Political Quotes

“today as we debate this tax relief package I think what we clearly see is Democrats and Republicans both want tax relief, but the issue boils down to those who work, play by the rules here in America and believe in the American dream, that they too deserve a tax break. They too have the right and should have the privilege to know that their children will go to schools with roofs over their heads, with air-conditioning in their schools, and will have the opportunity to go to college if indeed they work hard and play by the rules. Mr. Chairman, I salute the hard work that the President, the Republicans, and the Democrats put forth on this bill, but I say to my colleagues as a new Member, we have heard the debate about middle class and rich Americans and poor Americans, but let us give a tax break to those who get up and go to work every day. Let us not put a value on work. Who are we to decide what workers and what Americans will get a tax break because we do not feel they earn enough or contribute enough to the American economy? I say to my friends in this Chamber, Democrats and Republicans alike, do it for the next generation. Give tax relief to those American who get up every day, work hard and play by the rules.”