Political Quotes

“Tomorrow, Senators will have a chance to take up a bill that in one fell swoop will deliver significant tax relief for America's families, for America's businesses, and for Americans suffering from natural disasters. All we have to do is come together-- both parties, bipartisan--and vote yes to advance the bipartisan tax package. Democrats are ready to get this package done. It already passed the House under the leadership of a Republican chair of Ways and Means, Congressman Smith of Missouri, with an incredible margin of 357 to 70. A majority of both parties voted strongly for this bill. Frankly, it is hard to imagine a vote more lopsided than that in this Congress. If we get this bill done, it will go right to the President's desk. It will become law. That means families and businesses and parents will see more money coming back to them during this tax season. More Americans will have a little more money in their pocket. Half a million kids will be lifted out of poverty by expanding the child tax credit. Sixteen million kids will also see these benefits, and most of those kids are working class, poorer kids. And now that the Senate Democrats and House Democrats and House Republicans are all onboard--Senate Democrats, House Democrats, House Republicans all onboard--we are very close to getting this bill done. The only ones standing in the way of enacting tax relief right now are Senate Republicans.…”