Political Quotes

“Mr. President, my friend from West Virginia says this bill is important for his State. I understand that, but this is a bill that doesn't work for my State of New Hampshire. His suggestion that if States don't like it they have the option not to participate just doesn't work because the businesses in my State of New Hampshire are going to be affected. This is a proposal that fundamentally violates State sovereignty. It enables one State to impose the enforcement of its laws on the 49 other States and territories without their approval. This legislation would impose new burdens on small businesses not only in New Hampshire but actually across the country. I represent a State that does not have a sales tax. There are still some States in this country that don't have sales taxes. So my colleagues can understand why I oppose this measure, because this legislation will hurt small, online, family-owned businesses in New Hampshire--businesses that have no experience collecting sales taxes whatsoever. The proponents of this legislation have said small businesses will not be affected, thanks to the exemption for businesses with less than $1 million in revenue. That is just not true. This legislation creates a disincentive for Internet firms to grow and create jobs for American workers. We know that the margins for so many small online retailers are very slim. I will give you an example. I have heard from a small business owner in Hudson, NH.…”