the Republican leader's newest motto is ``Listen, learn and lead,'' and in a way the Republicans are following that motto. They are listening to millionaires and powerful corporations who want huge tax breaks. They are learning how to provide clever tax loopholes to their rich friends, and they are leading this country down a road that will allow tax giveaways for the rich while working families struggle. Mr. Speaker, the Democrats want to provide real tax relief for working families. Under the Republican bill, 15 million working families, working families, will get no tax relief. Democrats want to help those families. Under the Republican bill, college students will be hit with new taxes. Democrats want to make college more affordable. Mr. Speaker, I propose today a new motto for the Republican leader: Listen, learn, and let the Democrats lead.
Nydia M. Velazquez: “the Republican leader's newest motto is ``Listen, learn and lead,'' and in a way the Republicans are following that…”
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Discussing tax policy and its impact on working families during a House floor debate.
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