Political Quotes

Tim Kaine: “The idea of defunding the IRS as a pay for, or an offset is just so fundamentally backwards”

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
The idea of defunding the IRS as a pay for, or an offset is just so fundamentally backwards
Said by
Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine criticizes defunding the IRS as counterproductive to revenue generation.

Share

More from Tim Kaine

Sep 25, 2026

Rolling back efforts to clean up the Bay is dangerous not just for our environment but for our economy.

virginiamercury.com
Sep 21, 2026

We’re gonna force a vote to end this illegal war every week until we succeed

virginiamercury.com
Sep 30, 2026

We’re proud to help deliver these federal dollars to replace aging infrastructure in Wise County, improve reliable water service for residents, and support the community’s long-term growth.

warner.senate.gov
Aug 25, 2026

Commodity prices have been sort of flat. All the input prices are going up, export markets are shutting down.

virginiamercury.com

Other voices in this conversation