Political Quotes

“I am here today to address my concerns regarding the pending tax cut legislation. This so-called ``economic growth'' bill will do nothing to grow the economy, increase the number of jobs, or help the middle or low income families that make up the backbone of this great nation. This program is directed at cutting the taxes of the rich in an attempt to resurrect fiscal policies that have been proven to fail. The only way to stimulate growth is to employ people, providing them with good paying jobs and an income that allows for purchasing the items that we produce. That means that we need a plan that creates jobs and assists those who are currently unemployed. The Democrat plan does that, the plan that is on this floor does not. It cuts taxes that advantage the top 1 percent of the population. That means we do not affect the other 99 percent, which by my accounting seems to mean that the majority of Americans are left behind looking for work with no support from those of us who were sent here to help. Additionally, the plan before us will do nothing stimulate the economy now, and sacrifices the economy of the future. Without jobs now, without assistance to the states now, without sensible policies now, we will simply create a shortfall that will be paid for out of Social Security and our children's future. Currently, schools are closing early, the unemployment rate is growing, and states are struggling to provide basic services at minimal levels.”