Blake Farenthold: “I am here to speak in strong support of Internet tax freedom. I am a believer in the power of the Internet. It means a…”

“I am here to speak in strong support of Internet tax freedom. I am a believer in the power of the Internet. It means a lot for America. It means a lot for the world. Because of our commitment to keeping Internet access largely unencumbered by taxes and government control, we have created something really cool--a dynamic market for goods and services and, most importantly, a marketplace for ideas. Our rights to freedom of speech and freedom of association have grown as the Web opens new outlets for expression in advocacy. Whether it is a group of citizens organizing to petition the government for a redress of their grievances or somebody looking for the love of their life on an Internet dating site, the Internet is there, but we cannot get comfortable. We cannot forget that the power to tax--and might I add the power to overregulate--is the power to destroy. That is why I am up here supporting the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act, and I thank Chairman Goodlatte and our numerous cosponsors on both sides of the aisle. This is good for America and good for the world. Please join me in voting ``yea.''”