Quotes about Tax Cuts

On GOP Tax Cuts: They'll take food out of the mouths of children to give tax cuts to the wealthiest. Votes: 3

Temporary tax cuts don't create permanent confidence, nor permanent jobs. Votes: 2

Tax cuts should be for life, not just for Christmas. Votes: 2

Even with not having a balanced budget at this time, I support tax cuts. That will help limit spending. Votes: 2

Tax cuts create more jobs and this is something we as Republicans have to do a better job of marketing. Votes: 2

Apparently there are some Democratic leaders in the Senate that are running for office who now believe in tax cuts. Votes: 2

You have to starve the Beast. That's one of the most important things about tax cuts. If you leave the money in Washington, it's going to be spent. Votes: 2

You can't be evangelical and associate yourself with Jesus and what he says about the poor and just have no other domestic concerns than tax cuts for wealthy people. Votes: 2

It has always amazed me how tax cuts don't work until they take effect. Mr. Obama's experience with deferred tax rate increases will be the reverse. The economy will collapse in 2011. Votes: 2

America's corporate and political elites now form a regime of their own and they're privatizing democracy. All the benefits - the tax cuts, policies and rewards flow in one direction: up. Votes: 2

Where is the politician who has not promised to fight to the death for lower taxes- and who has not proceeded to vote for the very spending projects that make tax cuts impossible? Votes: 2

Will some reporter, or some Republican on the Sunday shows, please ask why tax cuts raid the non-existent Social Security Trust Fund but all the Democrats' new spending doesn't? Will someone please ask that? Votes: 2

Welfare reform happened with reconciliation; half the Democrats voted for it. The Bush tax cuts happened with reconciliation; twelve Democratic Senators voted for it. You didn't have a real partisan issue on those times that it was used. Votes: 2

Governments enjoying surpluses have a very strong temptation to splash money around, and while tax cuts are always appealing, cutting taxes at the top of a boom runs the real risk of creating a structural deficit when the boom subsides. Votes: 2

But what is striking about this, in a town that often talks about tax cuts, we could quite easily, Republicans and Democrats working together, do something that everybody in America desires, and that is a simplification of our Tax Code. Votes: 2

Together we can and must fight for justice for our children and protect them from draconian tax cuts and budget choices that threaten their survival, education and preparation for the future. If they are not ready for tomorrow, neither is America. Votes: 2

On the issues that I care deeply about - the environment, Roe vs. Wade, the war in Iraq, with no weapons of mass destruction, the tax cuts that are now leading to deficits, I've got some deep issues with the president. Votes: 2

And I have to tell you as a grandmother, I worry about the fact that my grandchildren are going to be paying for all the spending, including military spending, that has gone on and the tax cuts that have come through. Votes: 2

The corporate right fires up the religious right against gay marriage and abortion and uses their votes to push their deregulation and tax cuts for the rich. It's an old trick. The House of Saud has the same arrangement with the Mullahs in Saudi Arabia. Votes: 2

Dozens of America's wealthiest taxpayers - including hedge fund legend Michael Steinhardt, super trial lawyer Guy Saperstein, and Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's fame - have appealed to President Obama not to renew the Bush tax cuts for anyone earning more than $1 million a year. Votes: 2

Well, I think the reality is that as you study - when President Kennedy cut marginal tax rates, when Ronald Reagan cut marginal tax rates, when President Bush imposed those tax cuts, they actually generated economic growth. They expanded the economy. They expand tax revenues. Votes: 2

Barack Obama's life was so much simpler in 2009. Back then, he had refined the cold act of blaming others for the bad economy into an art form. Deficits? Blame Bush's tax cuts. Spending? Blame the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. No business investment? Blame Wall Street. Votes: 2

To reduce deficit spending and our enormous debt, you reign in spending. You cut the budget. You don't take more from the private sector and grow government with it. And that's exactly what Obama has in mind with this expiration of Bush tax cuts proposal of his. Votes: 2

Many of you are well enough off that the tax cuts may have helped you. We're saying that for America to get back on track, we're probably going to cut that short and not give it to you. We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. Votes: 2

Obama and the Democrats' preposterous argument is that we are just one more big tax increase away from solving our economic problems. The inescapable conclusion, however, is that the primary driver of the short-term deficit is not tax cuts but the lack of any meaningful economic growth over the last half decade. Votes: 2

In December, I agreed to extend the tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans because it was the only way I could prevent a tax hike on middle-class Americans. But we cannot afford $1 trillion worth of tax cuts for every millionaire and billionaire in our society. We can't afford it. And I refuse to renew them again. Votes: 2

Look, I'm very much in favor of tax cuts, but not with borrowed money. And the problem that we've gotten into in recent years is spending programs with borrowed money, tax cuts with borrowed money, and at the end of the day that proves disastrous. And my view is I don't think we can play subtle policy here. Votes: 2

Tax cuts are temporary, tax increases are permanent. Votes: 0

I am very much in favor of tax cuts. Votes: 0

The fact is that Democrats are not for tax cuts. Votes: 0

We should stop arguing about tax cuts in this town. Votes: 0

I think the Bush tax cuts should be made permanent. Votes: 0

I still believe a majority of Republicans are for income tax cuts. Votes: 0

I think we should worry about Social Security first and then tax cuts second. Votes: 0

You are not going to revive the unemployment of 26 million Americans with tax cuts. Votes: 0

You [Hillary Clinton] are going to approve one of the biggest tax cuts in history. Votes: 0

Instead of creating new jobs, Republicans gave tax cuts to companies that send jobs overseas. Votes: 0

It's really changed me. For the first time I'm in favor of the Bush tax cuts. Votes: 0

There were 23 or 24 separate tax cuts during the Giuliani administration. I'd love to be able to equal that. Votes: 0

Tax cuts were not going to be effective at creating jobs, and the job creation record is lousy. Votes: 0

I have continuously said that, at the very minimum, the Bush tax cuts for income under $250,000 should be extended. Votes: 0

Government is not being honest with taxpayers when it renews existing tax breaks and calls them new tax cuts. Votes: 0

Marginal tax rates are the lowest they've been in generations, and all we can talk about is tax cuts. Votes: 0

[T]hese tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans are also the tax cuts that are least likely to promote growth. Votes: 0

Mark Kirk: Lied about going to war. Opposed middle class tax cuts. And said unemployment's not that big an issue. Votes: 0

I favor the extension of the middle-class tax cuts because in a recession they're stimulative and they help with demand. Votes: 0

I don't hear anything from Trump about tax increases. I hear tax cuts from him. I hear tax reform from him. Votes: 0

I don't hear anything from Trump about tax increases. I hear tax cuts from him. I hear tax reform from him. Votes: 0

There are a lot of things you can say about the Bush tax cuts, but you can't say they didn't work. Votes: 0

I don't believe, the president doesn't believe, that the high income tax cuts work, period. I don't think the evidence supports that. Votes: 0

Under current law, on January 1st, 2013, there is going to be a massive fiscal cliff of large spending cuts and tax increases. Votes: 0

All Democrats for the last 30 years have tried to stimulate the economy by giving 'tax cuts' to people who don't pay taxes. Votes: 0

Jesus never called the poor 'lazy,' fought for tax cuts for the wealthiest Nazarenes or asked a leper for a copay. Votes: 0

There's no doubt that [tax cuts] act as a stimulus. How could they not, in a sense? You're giving cash back to households. Votes: 0

Liberal Democrats are inexorably opposed to tax cuts, because tax cuts give people more power, and take away from the role of government. Votes: 0

Tax cuts continue to benefit families, seniors, and small business owners, as evidenced by unparalleled economic growth in Nevada and across the country. Votes: 0

We shouldn't be undermining Medicare for those who need it most in order to give more tax cuts to those who need them least. Votes: 0

I support responsible spending, and balancing the budget, but this tax cut and the budget cuts of last month accomplish neither of these goals. Votes: 0

If, if more stimulus means more tax cuts to small businesses, if, if more stimulus means middle class tax cuts, then I'm for it. Votes: 0

By keeping most tax rates at present levels, Obama and the Democrats will claim that they have championed tax cuts for the middle class. Votes: 0

Governors of both political parties face a stark choice between unpopular tax increases and drastic cuts in Medicaid, education, public safety and other essential services. Votes: 0

It was absolutely critical to renew the Bush tax cuts. Letting them expire would result in a massive tax increase that would retard economic growth. Votes: 0

What Mae West said about sex is true about taxes. All tax cuts are good tax cuts; even bad tax cuts are good tax cuts. Votes: 0

I wish they weren't called the 'Bush tax cuts.' If they're called some other body's tax cuts, they're probably less likely to be raised. Votes: 0

The President is destroying the fabric of America with a combined policy of war, tax cuts for the wealthy, and reductions in spending for domestic needs. Votes: 0

When Republicans are down, in disarray, feeling blue, they turn to a tried-and-true elixir, sort of a Doctor Feelgood medicine for them. It's called tax cuts. Votes: 0

Making the tax cuts permanent will continue to grow the economy, create jobs, and put more money in the pockets of the hard-working families of Pennsylvania. Votes: 0

If there were such a thing as Chapter 11 for politicians, the Republican push to extend the unaffordable Bush tax cuts would amount to a bankruptcy filing. Votes: 0

Today's tax cuts provide yet another illustration of the Republicans' fiscally irresponsible economic policies that ignore the needs of America's middle class, students, and working families. Votes: 0

The President is destroying the fabric of America with a combined policy of war, tax cuts for the wealthy, and reductions in spending for domestic needs. Votes: 0

When Republicans used reconciliation in 2001 for the Bush tax cuts, they used it to increase the deficit. The whole purpose of reconciliation is for deficit reduction! Votes: 0

Let us invest less and less in war and tax cuts for the richest 1 percent, and more and more in jobs and schools for the other 99 percent. Votes: 0

The rich control our politics to a huge extend. In return they get tax cuts and deregulation. It's been and is an amazing ride for the rich. Votes: 0

It is time to recognize a simple fact of life. Contrary to what some of my colleagues seem to believe, tax cuts do not pay for themselves. Votes: 0

So when the only domestic social policy is tax cuts that mostly benefit the wealthiest Americans, we say, 'Where is faith being put into action here?' Votes: 0

Let us invest less and less in war and tax cuts for the richest 1 percent, and more and more in jobs and schools for the other 99 percent. Votes: 0

It's common sense to be for middle-class tax cuts and tax cuts on small businesses, to be for not allowing Medicare to be turned into voucher care. Votes: 0

I wonder... if the Republican Party really wants to be branded right now as the party of tax cuts and torture? I mean that's what they're selling. Votes: 0

Sadly, this is the same old Republican story of Robin Hood in reverse - tax cuts for the rich while programs for average and low income Americans suffer. Votes: 0

It is unfortunate we were put in the position where the Republicans made it clear they were ready to let everything fall unless they got these tax cuts . Votes: 0

In Greece, Italy and, to a lesser extent, France, unsustainable tax cuts and spending sprees added to households' estimates of their private wealth relative to their wage income. Votes: 0

What Donald Trump is proposing with these massive tax cuts will result in a $20 trillion additional national debt. That will have dire consequences for Social Security and Medicare. Votes: 0

We must take away the government's credit card. With limits on both tax revenue and borrowing, the Federal government would finally be forced to get serious about spending cuts. Votes: 0

We must take away the government's credit card. With limits on both tax revenue and borrowing, the Federal government would finally be forced to get serious about spending cuts Votes: 0

While the wealthiest families completely benefit from the tax cuts targeted towards the upper brackets, middle-income families were hit with the unwelcome surprise of higher taxes on tax day. Votes: 0

For the fifth year in a row, the Bush budget cuts city core services to pay for wealthy tax breaks. And once again, the mayor's requests were not funded. Votes: 0

It's wasteful spending like this that not only forces tax increases and cuts in vital services... but also really make you wonder: who is City Hall looking out for? Votes: 0

The reality is that during the Reagan years, for instance, we doubled the amount of revenue that we were sending to Washington, D.C. after the tax cuts took effect. Votes: 0

In fact, I'd say that the sources of the economy's expansion from 2003 to 2007 were, in order, the housing bubble, the war, and - very much in third place - tax cuts. Votes: 0

The tax relief that this Congress has given now in terms of four tax cuts has overwhelmingly gone to the people at the very top of the income scale in America. Votes: 0

I don't think Republicans will be fooled into taking this necessary spending and using it to oppose pro-growth tax cuts, using this tragedy and those deaths for his own political desires. Votes: 0

If you're really concerned about deficits, you cannot take seriously a budget that would give $30 billion a year worth of tax cuts to not just the top 1 percent but the top 0.1 percent. Votes: 0

John Kerry said today that he wants to get rid of tax cuts for the rich and his wife said, 'Hey, shut up! What's the matter with you?! Are you nuts?!' Votes: 0

Every tax cut I call for is targeted, it's responsible and it is paid for within my balanced budget plan. My tax cuts will not undermine our economy. They will speed economic growth. Votes: 0

Should we freeze or postpone prospective tax cuts and avoid any new tax cuts until we are sure we have the money to pay for the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq. Votes: 0

Should we freeze or postpone prospective tax cuts and avoid any new tax cuts until we are sure we have the money to pay for the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq. Votes: 0

Looking at the high cost of occupation in Iraq and the needs we have in this country, would it not have been better to have smaller tax cuts in order to keep down the deficits. Votes: 0

And then you've got Lieberman, who is for the war. And thinks the tax cuts could really help. He's basically for people who want to vote for Bush but don't think Bush is Jewish enough. Votes: 0

The problems of health care can be solved if we stop giving tax cuts to those who have the most, and start making health care affordable for those working harder and harder for too little. Votes: 0