Rather than protecting the middle class, I would suggest this budget will saddle the middle class.

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.

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

This budget more than triples the tax on dividends.

It looks like we will see a unicorn before we see this administration put out a comprehensive tax reform plan.

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.

This dubious distinction makes it that much more challenging to attract businesses to hire and invest here at home where we need the jobs.

I think we all understand that this White House's spending is not free.

I think the draft proposal on territorial and lower rates, the way it was laid out, has been a very positive and helpful movement toward fundamental tax reform.

Clearly, we know what we can do to get to 28 percent.

If you can make that happen, that would be terrific.