A biography for Kevin Bradyhasn’t been written yet.
“As chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - the chief tax-writing body in Congress - I understand that true comprehensive tax reform is tremendously difficult.”
“Inflation destroys savings, impedes planning, and discourages investment. That means less productivity and a lower standard of living.”
“Washington knows how to spend money.”
“And again, President Obama's health care plan really is another drag on the economy. Until we get Washington out of the way, this president's recovery is going to continue to rank dead last.”
“I'm tired of seeing American jobs, manufacturing, and headquarters forced overseas due to a tax code that works against us.”
“The Affordable Care Act has hurt more people that it's helped.”
“Longer and more frequent delays for international passengers at Bush will only cede business to Houston's competitors - and the jobs that go along with it.”
“We need smarter, 21st-century budget guardrails that would gradually trim the size of Washington in order to spur private investment, create jobs, and boost the income of hard-working Americans on Main Street.”
“For years, people have begged Washington for a tax code that is simple and easy to understand.”
“I think NAFTA has been extremely beneficial to the United States, in many ways, but there's no question after 23 years it needs to be updated, to say the least.”
“A stronger global hub at Bush means a stronger economic future for Houston.”
“America's real national security interest in the region is protecting our friend Israel.”
“The Fed contributed to the financial crisis, keeping interest rates too low for too long. I give them credit for responding and stabilizing the economy and the financial sector during the crisis. But then they tried to do too much with quantitative easing that went on forever, just dramatically exploding their balance sheets.”
“Our compassion for one another, and our individual actions to help, is what makes our nation - and our community - great.”
“Tax reform for the 21st century means rewarding hardworking families by closing unfair loopholes, lowering tax rates across the board, and simplifying the tax code dramatically. It demands reducing the tax burden on American businesses of all sizes so they can keep more of their income to invest in our communities.”
“Whole communities have been devastated as good-paying jobs continue to leave the U.S.”
“Soaring rhetoric will not restore the American people's confidence in their government.”
“I'm absolutely confident - in fact, I'm optimistic that by focusing on quality and innovation in Medicare - that we can save that program for the long term in a very positive way.”
“You know Washington. If the deadline is midnight, they'll start working on it at 11:30.”
“This bill, the Sound Dollar Act, is all about looking forward about the role the Fed should play.”