Political Quotes

“Only in Washington can one defend doubling the size of the IRS and spending $80 billion to hire 87,000 new IRS agents. According to my friends across the aisle, that is a good thing because the billionaires and the millionaires don't pay their fair share. Yet, according to the IRS, the top 25 percent of income earners pay 89 percent of all income taxes. Does anyone really believe that the 87,000 new IRS agents and employees are going to really stop there? Of course not. How else will the Democrats fund their out-of-control and reckless spending? There aren't enough billionaires and millionaires in the United States to pay for it. My friends on the other side will do what they always do. They will target hardworking taxpayers, families, and small businesses that are the lifeblood of our economy. It has to stop. Coming from a State like New York, we need to cut taxes. We need to reduce the cost of living and make it more affordable for our hardworking families. Mr. Speaker, I proudly support this legislation and urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' and end the 87,000 new IRS agents that are going to terrorize hardworking Americans. {time} 2030”