We are very pleased to be recognized by this prestigious festival. Our people have worked too hard and achieved too much to waste it on the wrong kind of tax cut that puts the economy at risk. We need targeted, affordable tax cuts for families that keep our budget balanced and keep our prosperity growing.
Voters face big choices on tax cuts.
Al Gore's middle-class tax cuts would fit within a balanced budget to ensure that all Americans benefit from the nation's current prosperity. Debt reduction will help keep interest rates lower, helping families with more affordable car loans and mortgage payments, and fueling investment and continued economic growth. Gore discussed the different values and priorities reflected in the two opposing tax plans. Gore devotes two-thirds of the unified budget surplus to debt reduction. Bush's First Priority Is a Massive Tax Cut.