Bitterness and divisiveness in Washington poison the mood of the whole country. On the other hand, a culture of respect and results in Washington can change the mood of the country for the better. We're also moving ahead with an important legislative agenda. There were some last summer who said there's no way anyone could possibly get a tax relief plan through the Congress. Yet, the House and the Senate have now both endorsed significant tax relief and are headed toward a final vote.
Tax relief is an important principle.
The federal government is taking more money than it needs out of the pockets of the people and we need to return some. Yet, tax relief is also an important part of our economic strategy. It has everything to do with what is right for the country. The Senate committee responsible for education voted 20-0 in favor of a solid education reform bill. And we'll see results, too, from our initiative to welcoming charities and faith-based organizations into the work of helping Americans in need.