Charles F. Bass: “I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for having this hearing on what should be a commonsense component of our Nation's…”

This is a unique opportunity, once again, to turn the direction of America away from runaway spending.

I applaud this Committee's work in trying to come up with a comprehensive plan for tax reform and simplification for this country.

It is important for, in addition to low regulation, low taxes, it is important to promote firstly the creation and growth of small businesses in this country.

I think it is important to consider that in lieu of comprehensive tax reform, the importance of maintaining the production tax credit for renewable energy, which has been around now since 1992.