Political Quotes

“I support H.R. 3709, a bill which extends the current moratorium on taxes on Internet access and taxes which apply only to e-commerce. It is no secret that the success of high technology and the rapid growth of electronic commerce are key elements of our nation's unprecedented recent prosperity. Additionally, the Internet has enabled people around the country to have access to information and services which were difficult--if not impossible--for them to obtain prior to the high tech revolution. I'm proud to represent Northern Virginia and the high-technology community that dots the landscape along the Dulles corridor and I-66. And I'm proud that we can boast that the place we call home is also the home of the Internet. Our high-tech corridor just isn't an important part of our regional prosperity. It's a critical part of the nation's prosperity. The high tech industry's growth and job creation have been key to our region's and America's booming economy. We must keep the economy growing, keep the good paying jobs, and maintain our economic prosperity. I believe H.R. 3709 is a key element in meeting these goals.”