[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 9 (Monday, March 3, 2003)]
[Page 254]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on Proposed Legislation To Implement the Jobs and Growth 
Package

February 27, 2003

    I commend Senators Nickles and Miller and Chairman Thomas for their 
leadership in introducing my jobs and growth package, which will put 
money back into the hands of millions of Americans and increase 
investment and job opportunities.
    Today's action demonstrates bipartisan commitment to promoting 
economic growth and creating jobs. The plan will cut taxes for everyone 
across the board, eliminate the unfair double taxation of dividends, 
increase small-business investment incentives, help families with 
children, and end the penalty paid by working couples.
    I look forward to continuing to work with Chairman Thomas, Chairman 
Grassley, and members of both parties who share my vision for 
strengthening America's economic recovery and ensuring that every 
individual who wants a job is able to find one.