J.C. Watts: “I rise to support the tax relief law as Congress passed it and as the President signed it. Even in the middle of a…”

“I rise to support the tax relief law as Congress passed it and as the President signed it. Even in the middle of a recession, some lawmakers have chosen to resurrect a hatred of tax relief--this time giving speeches and making statements in support of delaying or repealing the promise we made to the American people last year. But a promise made should be a promise kept. Yanking cash out of the wallets and pocketbooks of hardworking taxpayers is not good policy. Their elected officials told them they would have more money to spend on their families and needs--and that's the commitment we ought to honor. Creating jobs and letting people keep more of the money they earn is the recipe for getting our economy back on track. Raising taxes would send the wrong message, set the wrong precedent and take the wrong action during a national recession. Mr. Speaker, let me remind my colleagues exactly what it is we are talking about: eliminating the death tax, reducing the marriage penalty, doubling the child credit and offering across-the-board income tax relief. This is not about 'tax cuts for the rich.' This is not about special breaks for only the wealthy. Under the tax relief law, anyone who pays taxes pay less. These are initiatives that should be permanent, not delayed or repealed.”