Political Quotes

“the American people are probably confused. Part of the confusion may come from the fact that we have so many millionaires serving in this House and in the Senate that I think the two bodies oftentimes lose touch with average Americans. The average family in my district earns $22,000 a year. Under the Republican plan, most of those families would receive nothing from the $500-per-child tax credit. If they earned $60,000 they would receive benefits, but those who earn $20,000 would receive nothing. Even Gary Bower, head of the Conservative Family Research Council, has criticized the Republican plan for denying tax relief to these working families who make less than $30,000 a year. He has said, "The family tax credit ought to go to any working family that pays income or payroll taxes." When we provide tax relief to America's working families, it is not welfare, it is common sense and justice.”