Kevin Brady actually said...

"Mr. Chairman, today I want to take a moment to honor one of our heroes amongst us."

"It seems to me that in America, no matter how much money you make, the Federal Government should not be able to take nearly half of your income."

"I understand the President's claim that everyone must pay their fair share, but what I don't understand is how raising taxes on investors and small businesses accomplishes that objective."

"So my goal at the end of the day, I want the lowest possible tax rate, but I want the strongest possible pro-growth Tax Code."