Political Quotes

Don Nickles: “But that is not what this amendment does. That is the purpose. The amendment says: ``On page 3, line 10, increase the…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2004
But that is not what this amendment does. That is the purpose. The amendment says: ``On page 3, line 10, increase the amount by $13.2 billion.'' That is increasing taxes, an instruction to the Finance Committee.
Said by
Don Nickles
Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment related to tax increases during a legislative session.

Share

More from Don Nickles

Sep 16, 2014

The biggest economic boon to this country has been the explosion of oil and gas activity, primarily because of fracking.

congress.gov
Sep 16, 2014

You cannot afford to make fossil fuels' tax equal to the enormous subsidy that wind currently receives.

congress.gov
Sep 16, 2014

Congress passed a bad law called the Windfall Profits Tax. That motivated me to run for Senate more than anything else.

congress.gov
Jun 11, 2012

I could not disagree with you more.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation