Political Quotes

“when I go back to Cincinnati every weekend, I get a chance to talk to a lot of working folks. It's amazing how many of them ask me this question: ``Whatever happened to that middle-class tax cut my family was supposed to get this year? Didn't President Clinton promise us some relief?'' In fact, during his campaign, Mr. Clinton did indeed promise tax relief. Let me quote from his book, ``Putting People First'': ``Middle-class taxpayers will have a choice between a children's tax credit or a significant reduction in their income tax rate.'' So, whatever happened to that middle-class tax break? Well, somehow, our President forgot all about it, and instead, gave the American people something else; the largest tax increase in peacetime history including a hike in gasoline taxes. The only choice we got was between higher gas prices and not driving at all. Then, when the new Republican Congress did enact a $500 per child tax credit for working families, President Clinton killed it with his veto pen, calling it a tax cut for the rich. Mr. President, let's work together to give the American people tax relief.”