It's really a question of fairness and what kind of country we're going to live in. There are 22,000 people making over $1 million. They're paying an effective tax rate in the teens. As Warren Buffett said, he pays less… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
I've ceased making predictions on things because we'll see how they turn out. — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
So we still need a permanent fix. The president would sign the Dream Act tomorrow, the next day, the day after that. That's ultimately… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
Now, the president would like to do tax reform, which would obviously lower rates for most people in America and make the tax code… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
What we've tried to do is have neighbors, colleagues, friends and family talking. — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
What we ought not do is play politics with those who've been afflicted by disasters. This should not be controversial. Stop playing politics, do… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
We're facing headwinds from Europe. Europe doing the right things here to stabilize their situation is important to our small businesses, our workers, the… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
Well, I would never admit to copying Karl Rove's play book, but there's no doubt that what the Bush people did in 2004 was… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
You ask people, 'should we go back to square one?' People don't want to do that. — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
The economy is too weak right now. We need to jump-start it. The American Jobs Act will provide that jump-start, to help us into… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
I was the best man at my younger brother's wedding and at the time part of my roast to him was I appreciated that… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
But the debt limit obviously is something that needs to and will be passed. That is not inconsistent with a process and a belief… — David Plouffe Copy Share Image
