    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
    [November 28, 2001]
    [Page 1457]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on Signing the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
    November 28, 2001

        Today I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 1552, which will ensure
    that the growth of the Internet is not slowed by additional taxation.
        The Internet is an innovative force that enables such applications
    as distance learning and precision farming. Government must do its part
    to make access to these services affordable. It should not raise costs
    through additional taxation.
        Extending the moratorium is particularly important during this
    crucial holiday shopping season. Online spending is estimated to account
    for over 15 percent of total holiday purchases this year. H.R. 1522 will
    keep access to e-commerce services affordable. This law will be a big
    help to those Americans who shop from home because they are unable to
    travel to stores and malls.

                                                              George W. Bush

     The White House,

     November 28, 2001.

    Note: H.R. 1552, approved November 28, was assigned Public Law No. 107-
    75.