Myron Kreidler: “the Kasich substitute is like a hot fudge sundae--rich, tempting, and full of empty calories. It is wrapped in an awful…”

“the Kasich substitute is like a hot fudge sundae--rich, tempting, and full of empty calories. It is wrapped in an awful pretty package, but there is nothing but trouble inside. Sure, I would like to give every family $500 per child--who wouldn't? But what those who support Mr. Kasich's proposal don't tell you is that his bill raises electric bills more than that in the Northwest. Yesterday, on the Solomon substitute, we had an intellectually honest opportunity to level with the American people--to show them the true shape of a balanced budget. Well, we failed. And here they go again, playing the same old shell game. I say to parents in the Pacific Northwest--the tax credit is just an illusion. What we need--and what will truly help your family budget--is a steady reduction in the Federal deficit so interest rates stay low and we keep creating new jobs. I am going to pass up this hot fudge sundae. I urge my colleagues to do the same and vote no.”