For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 23, 2003
President Commends Congress on Tax Relief
Statement by the President
I commend the House and Senate for acting in a bipartisan
fashion to bring tax relief to American families, small businesses, and
entrepreneurs. In passing this jobs and growth plan, Congress has taken
a major step forward in the effort to boost economic growth and create
jobs. One hundred thirty-six million taxpayers, including 12 million
seniors and 23 million small business owners, will directly benefit
from this plan. A married couple with two children and household income
of $40,000 will see their taxes cut by 96 percent this year. A growing
economy is an urgent priority for all Americans, and I look forward to
signing this bill and to seeing that tax relief is felt in paychecks
quickly.
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