We don't need more politicians insisting we have deficits because you're not taxed enough. Those deficits ballooned from an economy that didn't… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
The truth is, our corporate income taxes are some of the highest in the world, and frankly, in my judgment it's unpatriotic… — Jim Jordan Copy Share Image
Men at a distance, who have admired our systems of government unfounded in nature, are apt to accuse the rulers, and say… — Henry Knox Copy Share Image
If you keep tax cuts for the wealthiest, it won't stimulate the economy, but it will add to the deficit. And, really,… — Heather Boushey Copy Share Image
In speech after speech on his health care plan, the President has tried to convince us that what he is proposing will… — Scott Brown Copy Share Image
Maybe that first, gigantic deficit the Reaganites piled up was an accident, just a combination of deluded 'supply side' tax cuts and… — Thomas Frank Copy Share Image
The economy is very sick. We're losing our jobs to China to Japan to every country. We're making horrible trade deals. We… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
With the permanent elimination of this tax, farmers and business owners will have the sense of security they need to plan for… — Doc Hastings Copy Share Image
Yes, it is long past time we get serious about tackling the nation's ever-growing deficits. But the average American family drawn into… — Peter Welch Copy Share Image
“What can you do?” he asks rhetorically. I suggest a major social house-building programme, along conventional Keynesian lines. “Who would pay?” I… — J.D. Taylor Copy Share Image
A Progressive is one who is in favor of more taxes instead of less, more bureaus and jobholders, more paternalism and meddling,… — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
Many small business owners want to pass their family legacy on to their kids and grandkids, but they are turned over to… — Stephen Moore Copy Share Image
“Under Roosevelt, the top rate was raised at first to 79 percent and then later to 90 percent. Economic historian Burton Folsom… — Lawrence W. Reed Copy Share Image
Thanks," many small businesspeople are saying, "but no thanks. Forget the government credits and loan programs, and just get rid of all… — Oliver DeMille Copy Share Image
The government is also looking at further benefits including enhanced capital allowances; the use of Tax Incremental Finance; and extra help from… — Andy Sawford Copy Share Image
Well, certainly the Democrats have been arguing to raise the capital gains tax on all Americans. Obama says he wants to do… — Grover Norquist Copy Share Image
As Vermonters are well aware, it costs a lot to live in our state, which has exacerbated other challenges we have, like… — Phil Scott Copy Share Image
The biggest difference between the private sector and public sector is in the private sector, there's a sense of urgency because you… — Charlie Baker Copy Share Image
Then there was the man who declared in court, he wasn't a person. "Excuse me, sir, why haven't you paid your taxes."… — Lewis Black Copy Share Image
America's tax code is beyond repair. Tinkering with it won't work. The only hope is a bold tax-reform plan that will liberate… — Kevin Brady Copy Share Image
In a clean break from the Obama years, and frankly from the years before this president, we will keep federal spending at… — Paul Ryan Copy Share Image
I think that we've had an economy that's been out of balance for too long. So the general principle of raising taxes… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Hearing politicians tell us we can't afford a tax cut is like listening to a glutton tell you he can't afford a… — Ann Coulter Copy Share Image
The more government takes in taxes, the less incentive people have to work. What coal miner or assembly-line worker jumps at the… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
I think the Republican tax law is so bad that it almost guarantees a Republican victory, precisely because it's so bad. The… — Michael Hudson Copy Share Image
The law, right now, permits companies that close down American factories and offices and move those jobs overseas to take a tax… — Sheldon Whitehouse Copy Share Image
Imposing a $10,000 cap on SALT deductions has nothing to do with thoughtful tax policy. It's simply an attack on New Jersey… — Mikie Sherrill Copy Share Image
The mentality in Washington is, 'Look what our government - what our government can do for the American people.' We've got to… — Marlin Stutzman Copy Share Image
When government taxes and regulates, what is seen are the visible effects of government contracts, grants, and subsidies. What is not seen… — John Pugsley Copy Share Image
A BUSINESSMAN cannot force you to buy his product; if he makes a mistake, He suffers the consequences; if he fails, he… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
I hope that's what the taxpayers of Great Britain expect, is expect us to, when we make investments in countries, that they… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
You know, in a business, you have to operate on the basis of voluntary investment by individuals in a cause. With government,… — Mike Lee Copy Share Image
Where we are now is we have resolved the revenue issue and the question is what are we going to do about… — Mitch McConnell Copy Share Image
You know, when companies who have made a commitment and have legacy costs and all of a sudden want to walk away… — Dennis Hastert Copy Share Image
When I became finance minister in 1991, I discovered that the wealth tax rates income - there was taxation on wealth. It… — Manmohan Singh Copy Share Image
“But the 1970s kicked off a three-decade-long “tax-cutting spree” during which the wealthiest 1 percent succeeded in getting their average effective federal… — Jane Mayer Copy Share Image
While we've made progress with our numbers, this will be a harder-to-reach group, and we have less money to do it… Many… — Sylvia Mathews Burwell Copy Share Image
I'm a conservative, pro-life governor in a state where it is really tough to be both. A state like New Jersey, with… — Chris Christie Copy Share Image
You'll note that politicians no longer spend money, they invest it. Don't worry about paying more to the [IRS]. You aren't being… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
We can't just cut our way to prosperity. Even as we look for ways to reduce deficits over the long term, we… — Jennifer Palmieri Copy Share Image
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