American Quote by Sheldon Whitehouse

We're looking to make sure things are fair, and we're always looking at ways to lower taxes for the middle class and raise them…

— Justin Trudeau

We will lower the tax burden on middle class Americans by asking the very wealthy to pay their fair share. Middle class taxpayers will…

— William J. Clinton

While we face economic obstacles that challenge every decision made in Washington, decisions made merely for political gain must stop. It's time to restore…

— Nick Lampson

I want to make it very clear that this middle-class tax cut, in my view, is central to any attempt we're going to make…

— William J. Clinton

It's time for Congress to help build an economy that works for everyone and not just for a few.

— Barack Obama

There's no conscious plan here; my whole life in politics as a state legislator and in Congress has been about strengthening the middle class.

— Peter Welch

Plain and simple, Congress must act to meet the needs of our constituents. We can do that by strengthening families, increasing the minimum wage,…

— Paul Tonko

The only way America can reduce the long-term budget deficit, maintain vital services, protect Social Security and Medicare, invest more in education and infrastructure,…

— Robert Reich

Middle class Americans don't ask for special favors, they just want basic fairness, and a President who fights for that ideal.

— John F. Kerry

Let me tell you, the heart of my tax proposal: I will not raise taxes on the American people. I will not raise taxes…

— Mitt Romney

And I will repeat today what I have said throughout this campaign. I will not raise taxes on the middle class. I will give…

— Hillary Clinton

It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act.

— Russ Carnahan