Joe Cunningham: “it is correct that it is wrong to use the term directed to another as a ``liar'' on the House floor, and, if so, I wish…”

“it is correct that it is wrong to use the term directed to another as a ``liar'' on the House floor, and, if so, I wish the gentleman's words to be taken down. The CHAIRMAN. The Chair rules on the point of order that the Member must avoid such personal references to other Members. The gentleman from Texas (Mr. DeLay) may continue. Mr. DeLAY. ``Only $28,000.'' But $28,000 to a small business is a job. That is a salary, money a small business could use to hire a new employee. And they want to take it away. Now, Democrats want to stifle job creation to fund their big government programs. But, Mr. Chairman, Republicans know better. We understand that the economy cannot be improved without job creation, and we understand that 70 percent of all new jobs are created by small business. So, when the Democrats propose raising taxes on the very small businesses that would create these jobs, you have to understand our confusion, and you have to understand our excitement. After all, this has been a wonderful debate, and I want to thank the gentleman from Wisconsin and the Democrats for their clarity and their consistency. I want to thank them for touting this idea to raise taxes on small businesses and stifle job creation. I truly do. Though, I have to admit, when I heard about the Democrat's proposal, I almost forgot what year it was. I started looking around for bell- bottom pants and aggressive chest hair.…”