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
Now, the president would like to do tax reform, which would obviously lower rates for most people in America and make the tax code fair and get rid of loopholes and special treatment. But absent tax reform, the president believes… — 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
