Vito Fossella: “I think this is a great debate. For those who believe that the American people are overtaxed, they have an opportunity…”

“I think this is a great debate. For those who believe that the American people are overtaxed, they have an opportunity to stand up for the American people, the American taxpayer, and they can vote ``yes'' on this tax limitation amendment which would simply make it more difficult for the Congress to raise taxes like so many States across this country. With respect to process, colleagues can be consistent to vote for the tax limitation amendment, and, if they so desire, when the vote comes to raise taxes, they can vote for the tax increase as well. So colleagues can have it both ways. They can say, ``You know what? We ought to make it more difficult for the Members of Congress to raise taxes on the American people, but I also want to have the flexibility that when a tax increase bill comes to the floor, I can vote for it.''”