Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I have here in my hand a document prepared by the National Governors Association that expresses support for extending the Federal ban on State and local taxation of Internet access, so long as the moratorium respects three principles. One: Do no harm to State and local revenues. Two: Be clear about what services are covered by the moratorium to ensure that voice services and other services that use the Internet are excluded from the scope of the moratorium. Three: Stay flexible by extending the moratorium temporarily. These are the same principles that Senator Alexander and others have stated they want to respect. I agree with these principles, which is why I will offer today a compromise amendment to S. 150, the Internet Tax Non-discrimination Act. The amendment would ensure that a significant portion--in fact, an overwhelming portion--of State and local telecommunications services tax revenues would remain protected.”