Max Baucus: “this vote is about jobs, energy, and paying our Nation's bills. There may be times when delay does not have a…”

“this vote is about jobs, energy, and paying our Nation's bills. There may be times when delay does not have a significant adverse impact. Today is not one of those days. The bill before us is a good bill. It extends tax cuts that expired last December. Companies across America are deciding whether to renew research contracts. Energy companies are deciding whether to buy and build wind turbines. These decisions support jobs. This bill encourages the search for new and clean energy sources. Harnessing power from ocean waves. Capturing carbon emissions. This bill also extends expiring individual provisions, including the teacher expense deduction and the tuition deduction. And the bill pays for itself with provisions that are not tax increases. With gasoline topping $4 per gallon, the American people do not want us to delay. Is the bill perfect? No. Will the Senate change it? Yes. Let's get on with making those changes. I urge my colleagues to support the motion to begin debate on this bill.”