    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book I)]
    [May 10, 2006]
    [Page 917]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Tax Legislation
    May 10, 2006

        The tax cuts we passed in recent years are working to fuel America's
    economic expansion. Our progrowth policies have helped the economy
    create more than 5.2 million jobs since August of 2003, and last year,
    our economy grew faster than that of any other major industrialized
    nation. By extending key Capital Gains and Dividends tax relief, the
    House has taken an important step to continue to help hard-working
    Americans and to keep our economy strong and growing. I appreciate the
    House Leadership and Chairman Bill Thomas
    for their hard work.
        I urge the Senate to vote swiftly so that I can sign this bill into
    law and put a stop to a massive tax hike that would be disastrous for
    small businesses, our economy, and all working Americans.