Political Quotes

“Republicans understand that the American people are overtaxed. We Republicans understand that the tax burden that the Government imposes on families and on senior citizens is becoming simply intolerable. We understand, and we are taking a first step to reduce that burden, to reduce taxes. That is a big difference from the last Congress when the Democrats were in charge, when President Clinton was able to ram through the biggest tax increase in American history. Well, there is a new majority here now, and I say, ``You're right, Mr. Minority Leader.'' This new majority leader does seek to cut taxes. We are tired of seeing our Government throwing money around and expecting working families to pick up the tab. The most devastating change in the Federal tax system over my lifetime has been that Government has shifted the tax burden so heavily onto the backs of working families. The tax code now discriminates against families. It penalizes marriage, and it burdens parents trying to care for their own children.”