Kevin Brady actually said...

"I like charitable giving, especially at home. Our part of Texas is Hurricane Alley, and so what our churches and clubs and organizations do--United Way, others--during that crisis is just so critical."

"I would much rather, in a simpler code that lowers tax rates, I'd much rather send my money to my church or charity than to my accountant."

"Is there a smarter, is there a better way to encourage, reward charitable giving?"

"The fact of the matter is, unsustained spending over time, without doubt, will raise the cost of our borrowing in America."