It is a basic principle of economics that if you want less of something, 'tax it more'; and if you want more of something, 'tax it less' or not at all.

Hardworking taxpayers have paid a steep price in this Obama economy.

Consider our high corporate tax rate and the requirement that U.S. companies pay that high rate when bringing home profits that were earned and taxed overseas.

History proves that it's business investment in new buildings, equipment, and software that drives jobs along Main Street.

There is no question that President Obama inherited a poor economy, but after three years his policies have made it worse.

America already has one of the most progressive tax codes in the world, and now the highest corporate tax rate among our global competitors.

I urge President Obama to join congressional Republicans in supporting a comprehensive, bipartisan tax reform that results in a permanent reduction in marginal tax rates.

I think the Obama economy has been disheartening for people. We have to have a fresh start.

Twice in my lifetime I have seen the benefit of such plans, first under Kennedy and then under Reagan.

As we go forward and look for a way to get out of this, out of the Obama economy, isn't it private-sector growth that traditionally has brought us back into the more stable economy and created the sustainable recovery I think we are all…

President Obama has a real chance to be a game-changer here, or, as he likes to say, a transformational President.