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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

I want to thank Congresswoman Black for her leadership on this very commonsense issue, so commonsense at a time where it seems like Democrats and Republicans and the President in Washington rarely agree on anything, we all agree on this…

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

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…

In having survived Hurricanes Rita and Ike, my district and the people of southeast Texas know and understand hurricanes and the devastation they can bring to our communities. This past September, we dealt with a very different type of…

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.

As a cosponsor and the proud parent of two young boys--adopted young boys--whose family exists only because two women in two difficult situations in two different States chose life and gave us a family, I am proud to rise in strong support…

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.

I yield 2 minutes to the chairman of the Agriculture Committee and a champion of new markets, the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Lucas).

To close, I am proud to yield the balance of my time to a champion for job creation in America, the majority leader of the House, Mr. Cantor. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia is recognized for up to 2\1/2\ minutes.

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).

I thank the chairman for yielding time. I first want to thank Chairman Camp and Speaker Boehner for insisting that the White House submit the Panama trade agreement along with those of Colombia and Korea to ensure that we open all three…