Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, at this time of record surpluses, should Americans pay 40 percent of their income in taxes? Should they pay more to the tax collector than for food, shelter, and clothing combined? Mr. Speaker, the truth is that, if one is paying taxes today, one is paying too much. That is why we are here. Let us take a look at the road that has led us down this path. We have paid down $363 billion of debt since 1997. We have already taken steps to protect nearly $3 trillion for Social Security, Medicare, to provide for further debt relief. According to the conservative budget projections that we keep hearing, we continue to maintain a very significant surplus. Mr. Speaker, if one is paying taxes today, one is paying too much. Now we have the opportunity to provide American taxpayers, all American taxpayers, with a refund for the taxes they have been overcharged. By taking this step today, we can further empower people to help themselves and to help our economy. How can we ever underestimate the importance of this money to individuals and their families? This tax relief represents new clothes for children, school tuition or personal debt reduction or even a new heater or air conditioner for a home. Mr. Speaker, if one is paying taxes today, one is paying too much. We have a record surplus. We cannot spend it. The American people need it. They have record debt. They can use it. Return to sender.…”