Political Quotes

What we are seeing is a vehicle being called ``tax reform'' being used as a locomotive to drive higher taxes, higher revenues, and higher spending levels. This is an attempt in the name of fiscal responsibility to take more from the…

we have had, I think, a very good debate today on the energy tax bill, and I admire the passion on the other side, even if I don't associate myself with all of its particulars. I believe the debate offered Members a chance to hear both…

I was very impressed by the last speech, and I wish I could be as charitable about the underlying product or about the effort that we are making on the floor today. I do want to congratulate the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for…

Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the strongest possible opposition to this rule. In the panoply of public policy issues, there is no more important question than starting or ending an armed conflict. The decision we make today will determine…