Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I take this time to speak about a piece of legislation on the floor tomorrow, H.R. 6760, the Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018. This is the third and final bill of the tax reform 2.0 package that Republicans have been working so hard on. As the constituents of Texas' 25th District know, I have been fighting for a commonsense business owners' perspective on tax reform since day one. Less than a year ago, we passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Since then, there are more jobs; Americans are seeing higher wages; and Main Street can finally breathe again. While all this is great, there has always been the uncertainty of knowing that these cuts would expire in 2025, something I have been fighting to change. I am happy to report that with tax reform 2.0, tax cuts will be made permanent for families, workers, and small-business owners across this country. Regrettably, Mr. Speaker, I will be unable to cast my vote in favor for tax reform 2.0 tomorrow. My youngest daughter, Sabrina, is getting married. While I have a duty as a United States Congressman, I first have a duty as a father and would not miss her wedding day for anything in the world. I hope everyone understands my decision back home and here. This vote is historic, and I am excited to watch this economy flourish to grow because of it. In God we trust. ____________________”