Political Quotes

“motions like this are routinely condemned with the throw-away claim that they are ``partisan.'' Well, tonight, let us be American partisans. Let us be partisan to the loyal businesses that stay and pay their fair share to keep America strong at her time of need. Corporations that have renounced America have been lobbying overtime all over this Capitol complex this week to stop this motion. They will not pay their fair share, but they are sure ready to take their fair take of government business. American companies that stay and contribute to building this country, to keeping her secure at home and abroad, they deserve a level playing field on which to compete. If a Bermuda-bound company does not have to pay taxes on some of its income, of course it can underbid those who stay loyal to America, pay their taxes, and work here at home. We should send those who come here packing when they seek Federal contract dollars, and yet will not contribute to the security of our country. I recall a communication from a company in Houston that had this very type of situation where a competitor exited, while it remained based in Texas loyal to all of us here at home. Tonight, let us together send a bipartisan message that if companies want a slice of the American pie, they had better help bake it.”