Political Quotes

“the gentleman from Oklahoma deserves a large amount of credit. Let me say that to me there is not any question this ought to be a bipartisan vote. I will tell my colleagues why. The Tax Code should be put in place that enables the Government to collect revenue but at the same time fosters economic growth, does not impede economic growth. Frankly, the ability to abolish this code after having served in this House for 18 years, if we do not do something dramatic around here, we are going to be talking about this until doomsday, or when people at our town hall meetings start heating up the tar, because people are fed up with this Tax Code, and they are fed up with it not just because it is complicated but frankly that it does keep us from realizing the kind of complete economic growth that brings more to every family. Now, here we are in the 21st century with a Tax Code that is not encouraging higher savings, and if there is anything we know we need to do in America it is to encourage a higher savings rate. We know we need to have a higher investment rate. We want people to take their money and to risk it in enterprising ideas that can improve the lives of people not just in America but around the world. That gives us increased productivity, more for families. We want to have a Tax Code that provides a higher reward for people who risk-take. If we punish people when they are successful, then they are going to stop taking risks. They are going to sit on their money.”