[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H5725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DON'T LET THE TAX CUTS EXPIRE
(Mr. PENCE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. PENCE. This is a difficult time in the life of our Nation. The
American people are focused on jobs. But given the recent political
rhetoric from the White House and what we just heard about letting tax
cuts expire, one thing is clear: Democrats in Washington still don't
get it. It's amazing.
In the midst of the worst economy in 25 years, Democrats are actually
talking about embracing the largest tax increase in American history.
You know, I don't know anybody back in Indiana who thinks they pay too
little in taxes. The American people deserve to know that should
Democrats get their way, every income tax bracket will increase on
January 1, 2011. Every single one.
You know, you don't raise taxes on every American taxpayer during the
worst recession in 25 years. Here's our commitment: As we did on their
government takeover of health care, their national energy tax, and
their failed stimulus policy, Republicans are going to stand in the gap
against their job-killing agenda. We will protect taxpayers from the
largest tax increase in American history with everything we've got. The
American people know Washington doesn't tax too little; Washington
spends too much. And Republicans are on the side of the American
people.
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