Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015
If less of America's income is subject to taxation than otherwise would be, the revenues for the program are less than they otherwise would be.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of income taxation on Social Security revenues.

Share

More from Sheldon Whitehouse

Jun 18, 2026

The best way to shed that label is to actually step into the arena and fight.

vox.com
Jul 7, 2026

The allegations against Graham Platner in the Politico story are extremely serious and I am withdrawing my support.

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Jul 12, 2026

This is waste, and it treats a national memorial to President Kennedy as if it were a private renovation project.

theguardian.com
Jun 12, 2026

DHS and ICE have deployed recruitment ads featuring white nationalist slogans, songs, and imagery while lowering recruitment standards—facilitating the hiring of agents with histories of violent extremism.

theintercept.com

Other voices in this conversation