Political Quotes

“I rise once again to stand up for the good people of New Jersey and other States to offer a motion to restore the State and local tax, or SALT, deduction. Ending the SALT deduction will subject millions of middle-class families to double taxation, but that is not all. It will also set the stage for huge cuts to education, law enforcement, infrastructure, public health, and other critical services. But don't take my word for it. Listen to the teachers and police officers, the doctors and nurses and firefighters. The National Education Association opposes it because it will hurt our public schools. The Fraternal Order of Police and the National Sheriffs' Association oppose it because it will make our streets less safe. The American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association oppose it because people will lose access to healthcare. The AARP opposes it because it will lead to cuts in Medicare and Medicaid and hurt our seniors. Even the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce opposes it because it will hinder investments in the infrastructure that businesses need in order to compete. My motion to commit would restore the SALT deduction if these all too predictable consequences happen. A corporate tax cut cannot build a road, care for a senior, teach a child, or help keep our streets safe. If corporations can keep the State and local tax deduction, so should middle-class families. We cannot afford to roll the dice and risk these investments in the middle class.…”