Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this week Congress sent the President a tax reform bill that will translate into real relief for American families. I have spent a lot of time on the floor of the Senate talking about how this bill will benefit these families in South Dakota and around the country. Today I would like to take a few minutes to recognize the hard work of those Members and staff who made the legislative goal of tax reform a reality. First, thank you to Senator Hatch for his leadership and members of the Finance Committee for a job well done. Numerous hearings, member meetings, and a lot of compromise helped us get this bill to the finish line. As a result, the contributions and priorities of each member of the Finance Committee and, frankly, those of the entire conference are reflected in the final product. Having once served as a staffer here myself, I would like to recognize the many staff members who contributed to this product. Mark Warren, who serves as my tax counsel, has put in countless hours on this legislation. It has not been unusual over the last several months to find him in his office when I arrive at work before 7 a.m. and still at his desk late into the evening. With decades of experience, including time spent at the House Ways and Means Committee and at the Treasury Department, I and other members of the committee and conference relied heavily on Mark's intricate knowledge of tax policy as we crafted this legislation.…”