    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [May 23, 2003]
    [Page 536]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    [[Page 536]]

    Statement on Congressional Action on Jobs-and-Growth Tax Relief
    Legislation
    May 23, 2003

        I commend the House and Senate for acting in a bipartisan fashion to
    bring tax relief to American families, small businesses, and
    entrepreneurs. In passing this jobs-and-growth plan, Congress has taken
    a major step forward in the effort to boost economic growth and create
    jobs. One hundred thirty-six million taxpayers, including 12 million
    seniors and 23 million small-business owners, will directly benefit from
    this plan. A married couple with two children and household income of
    $40,000 will see their taxes cut by 96 percent this year. A growing
    economy is an urgent priority for all Americans, and I look forward to
    signing this bill and to seeing that tax relief is felt in paychecks
    quickly.