Paul Supports Bush Tax Cut Plan

FOR RELEASE: March 31, 2001

Washington, DC- Representative Ron Paul yesterday voted to eliminate the marriage tax penalty, which was the second Bush tax cut proposal supported by the Texas Congressman. Paul also supported a cut in marginal tax rates in a vote held earlier in March.

"I always vote to reduce taxes," Paul stated. "Texans in my district know that I support every tax cut bill in Congress, as my voting record shows. I supported President Bush by voting to lower tax rates for all taxpayers, and I also voted to end the unfair marriage penalty. I will vote to end the destructive estate tax, which is the third plank in the President's tax cut plan. Rest assured that I will support his plan in its entirety. I applaud the President for following through on his campaign promise to reduce taxes on American families."

"Federal taxes are far too high, and the federal government is far too large," Paul continued. "My commitment to voters is simple: I follow the Constitution and I fight to make government smaller. This commitment compels me to vote for all tax cuts and against all spending increases. Although my own legislation would reduce taxes more drastically, I always will support the President's tax-cutting efforts as a positive step in the right direction."