Political Quotes

“I brought a little article down here with me tonight because I think it is kind of instructive. Sunday morning I was watching some of the talk shows and doing a little reading, and I heard a spokesman for the Democratic candidate say, ``Well, you know, this administration has wrecked the economy.'' At that point in time, I happened to be reading an article here. It says, ``Sales Survey: Economy is Still Picking Up Speed.'' What this is talking about is the amount of growth in Tennessee's economy. Over 370 sales professionals were surveyed for their second quarter sales; 69 percent of them saw sales up over first quarter numbers. Mr. Speaker, I think this just reminds us and proves to us that tax relief works. Continued tax relief for the American people works. Jobs are being created, over 1 million jobs in the last few months. Over 91 million Americans saw a tax cut last year. The Bush tax cuts are working.”