[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9145]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



           A TAX SYSTEM THAT REWARDS HARD WORK AND SACRIFICE

  (Mr. DeMint asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. DeMINT. Mr. Speaker, each year working moms and dads face more 
and more stress over paying their tax bill. This year the average 
taxpayer must give up nearly 5 months of paychecks just to pay their 
share of local, State and federal taxes. Those of us in the majority 
believe our constituents should keep more of their hard earned money. 
We know that they are spending more hours at work and less time at 
home. That is why we are going to eliminate our burdensome Tax Code and 
replace it with a new tax system that rewards work and sacrifice, a tax 
system that makes dreams of a new home, a secure retirement or a better 
life for their children a reality. They should be able to spend their 
paycheck before Washington does.
  Mr. Speaker, that is why we are working to make sure every day is Tax 
Freedom Day, where one can wake up knowing that there is more money in 
their pocket and more freedom to pursue their dreams.

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