Kevin Brady

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

Many of my Democratic colleagues charge that lowering tax rates would favor the 'rich.'

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.

Putting Americans back to work--not taking more from small businesses and successful professionals--is the most effective way to grow federal revenues.

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

The massive stimulus failed to jumpstart the economy and restore consumer confidence as he promised.

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

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.

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…

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

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

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

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.

For those who are making $20,000 a year, it goes even less far. Reclaiming my time, we've had great discussions about this, but, again, Medicaid should be for those who are very poor. This loophole is being closed, and thankfully the…

I tell you what, maybe we can continue this conversation off the floor. I know you feel strongly.

Not at this time. And I appreciate the gentleman from New York's effort on this. This is not about taxing millionaires and billionaires. In fact, let me yield for just a moment.

I am not trying to push. But respectfully, as the legislation stands today, as it came out of the Senate, is the White House supporting that legislation?

I think it is a mistake to have a currency-only focus from Congress, that we need to tear down all those trade barriers.

If anyone in America wonders if Republicans and Democrats can work with this President to pass a real jobs bill, this was the real proof that we can.

I am proud to yield 1 minute to a freshman lawmaker who represents a region of Texas where international trade means jobs, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Canseco).

We have two more and then closing. At this time I would like to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Frelinghuysen), the chairman of the Energy and Water Subcommittee for Appropriations. (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN asked and was…

I would like to inquire as to how many speakers we have remaining, if I may.

By direction of the House Republican Conference, I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 420 Resolved, That the following named Members be, and…

I appreciate the gentleman from Arkansas laying out just the economic impact that these agreements have on the Arkansas communities, on ranchers, on businesses, small businesses, and on the economy as a whole. Our next speaker is from…