Robert Packwood: “To me, it seems like to do anything really big and consequential in this town, you really need presidential leadership.”

Lloyd, you absolutely cannot count on my vote. I'm going to vote against it, but I will get you votes to pass it.

The income tax base, which has become riddled with exclusions, exemptions, deductions, and credits, should be as broad as possible.

I have been here for 30 years. Three times we have put the investment tax credit in in tax reform. Three times we have taken it out in tax reform. Now you tell me, when is it reform, and when does it work to help the economy?

Only President Reagan's personal intervention caused the bill to pass the House.