Political Quotes

“For four decades it has been far too easy for Congress to raise taxes. Raising taxes robs senior citizens of their secured retirement. Raising taxes robs families of their security. Raising taxes threatens jobs and undermines small businesses. This constitutional amendment is vital if we are going to make sure that the politicians cannot raise taxes easily. It takes a supermajority. That is why I rise in support of this most important tax limitation constitutional amendment. The combined state, federal and local tax burden is higher now than it has ever been. And that is why I sponsored the measure before the House today--``The Tax Limitation Constitutional Amendment'' (H.J. Res. 37)--preventing taxes from being raised unless two-thirds of the Members of Congress vote for a hike or unless it is needed to protect national security. The average family of four is bilked to the tune of $3,300 in federal income tax and $960 in state and local income tax.”