Wilson: “Republican efforts remain focused on empowering the American people not Washington bureaucrats.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2009

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on Tax Day as Republicans continue to fight against Democrat tax hikes that will punish success and incentivize runaway government spending. Additionally, House Republicans recently offered, as part of our budget proposal, a simplified tax code that would provide an alternative to the current overly complex and burdensome tax code.

“The federal government has an obligation to every citizen to be a good steward of their tax dollars. That means we root out waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending; we do not grow the government beyond the means to pay for it; and we do not raise taxes in order to avoid making the tough decisions necessary to restore fiscal responsibility.

“Unfortunately, it is becoming clearer everyday to the American people that this Democrat majority has failed to uphold their end of the bargain. That is why today thousands of Americans all across this country are participating in protests against the type of burdensome taxation and fiscally irresponsible spending spree that has been the hallmark of the Democrat majority’s agenda. This is an agenda that will produce trillions in current and future debt; one that turns a blind eye to the short-term and long-term damage that will be done by massive borrowing; and, an agenda committed to raising taxes on all Americans and small businesses – including canceling President Obama’s middle-class tax cut.

“House Republicans remain focused on empowering the American people not Washington bureaucrats. Our priorities have focused on encouraging job creation through tax relief for small businesses and American families, commonsense incentives for homebuyers, and we’ve stood with the American people to make those tough choices that will restore fiscal sanity to Washington. Just as important, Republicans have offered an alternative, simplified tax code to help lessen the burden American families face each tax season.”

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