Political Quotes

“I do rise in support of this legislation. Obviously, it's not a perfect bill, but it is a good bill. And we have heard all the policy and political arguments against this bill. Let me just be very clear. It's really time to stop this $3.8 trillion tax increase that awaits the American people. It's time to take ``yes'' for an answer. It's really time to get on board. If this bill fails, taxes go up on American savings, investments, income, estates, small businesses. We know what is coming. We know what is awaiting the American people. As it relates to the estate tax, just think about that one moment. After January 1, we know people will die. And if this law is not enacted, this bill is not enacted, we know what will happen. Lifetimes of hard work, sacrifice, and thrift will be punished, and this Federal Government will confiscate money from people at 55 percent who have less than $5 million in assets. It's terribly unfair to family farms and family businesses. Let's be clear. If you're voting ``no,'' you're voting to raise taxes. Again, if you're voting ``no,'' you're voting to raise taxes by $3.8 trillion. If you're voting ``yes,'' you're voting to stop a $3.8 trillion tax increase. This is the vote that counts. The political games are over. No more posturing. The train is pulling out of the station. It's time to get on board. Vote ``yes.'' Stop the tax increase.”