On the recordDecember 12, 2012
I thank the gentlelady. And I know that you're doing a telephone town hall with your constituents tonight. I know you'll probably hear some of the same things that you've said. I've heard from my constituents, too. I heard from one lady who is a small business owner, and she said, I wouldn't mind if my taxes went up and it helped pay down the debt; but she was astounded when she found out that the President wanted to spend this much, and more, and that her taxes would not go down. The money raised from the tax hike would be spent, plus another trillion dollars, and she was not going to see the debt paid down. She was very concerned about that. Well, coast-to-coast we're hearing the same thing. The gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton) is also on the phone with his constituents, and we appreciate that you're on the floor with us. I yield to the gentleman.
