On the recordJuly 20, 2000
In America we have rewarded dependency, subsidized illegitimacy, and bragged about being family-friendly, but basically, we tax the institution of marriage. I think this is ridiculous. This bill has been moderated some after it has come out of the Senate. This is a good bill. The American people deserve this bill. I stand very strongly in support of the passage of this bill, and urge the Congress to once again incentivize marriage, to reward marriage, reward family life, reward those that pay the bills to get a tax break. Mr. Speaker, I would like to close by commending the gentleman in his fight, and also commending the Democrats who will join forces and pass this bill.
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