Political Quotes

Lloyd Doggett: “There is a tremendous amount of money, often for the same purpose; the American opportunity tax credit is a tax…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2009
There is a tremendous amount of money, often for the same purpose; the American opportunity tax credit is a tax expenditure that I support, but I think it has to be continually evaluated.
Said by
Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Doggett calls for ongoing evaluation of tax expenditures in the budget process.

Share

More from Lloyd Doggett

May 27, 2026

This legislation provides the accountability these executives, often backed by private equity, have dodged for too long.

schakowsky.house.gov
Jul 17, 2026

Every time Americans open their refrigerators or go to the gas pump they are paying for a war that should never have been started.

abcnews.com
Jun 12, 2026

Billions of taxpayer dollars are being wasted on this unnecessary project, as Big Bend’s rugged mountains make illegal crossings nearly impossible, with crossings in the area accounting for under half a percentage point of all illegal…

theguardian.com
Jul 4, 2026

I believe Americans are ready to defend our democracy and oppose authoritarianism so that we can celebrate our 251st birthday in this country instead of turning all power over to a would-be king.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation