    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [May 16, 2003]
    [Page 500]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Action on Jobs-and-Growth Tax Relief Legislation
    May 16, 2003

        I commend the Senate for its bipartisan passage of a jobs-and-growth
    package that includes all of the components of my original plan. By
    including a measure to completely abolish the double taxation of
    dividends, the Senate has demonstrated that they are committed to
    creating as many jobs as possible for American workers. The Senate bill
    also speeds income-tax rate cuts for individuals and families, increases
    the child credit, provides marriage penalty relief, and increases
    expensing for small businesses.
        Jobs are on the line, and I look forward to working with the full
    Congress to pass a robust economic growth plan. I call on Congress to
    resolve their differences quickly so that I can sign a bill that will
    help create jobs, boost take-home pay, and spur economic growth.