Republican Radio Address 04/11/2009

[0:00] ..." I'm Tim Pawlenty governor of Minnesota. This weekend my wife Mary and higher finishing up our tax returns just like I'm sure many of you are. It's a time when a lot of us look at her family's finances and"...

[1:15] ..." be even higher. This isn't a Republican versus Democrat debate. I thought president Obama's proposal to eliminate capital gains taxes for small businesses is a pretty good idea. And his pledge to lower taxes for middle class Americans was something Republicans wholeheartedly supported. But the budget that congress is considering doesn't provide that tax relief. And rather than eliminate capital gains taxes for small businesses immediately so they can create jobs right now. Their budget keeps those"...

[2:22] ..." first place. The federal government should keep a lid on taxes control government spending and borrow less. Rather than increase the size and scope of the federal government so much. That Washington is guaranteeing future tax"...

[2:52] ..." national debt so future generations are burdened with unbearable taxes. I urge President Obama and the Democrat led congress to let hard working American families keep more of what they -- like cutting taxes and reining"...

[0:00]" I'm Tim Pawlenty governor of Minnesota. This weekend my wife Mary and higher finishing up our tax returns just like I'm sure many of you are. It's a time when a lot of us look at her family's finances and -- some pretty tough questions. Like are we saving enough for our kids college. Will we be able to retire at a normal age. And what might happen if the recession gets worse like it has over the last two months went over one million Americans lost their jobs. I know for a lot of folks the answer to these questions are pretty grim these days. Nationwide unemployment at a 25 year high as companies lay off employees or go out of business altogether. It's at times like this when families and businesses -- need to hold on every dollar they can. But think about this. According to the nonpartisan tax foundation. The average American has to work from January 1 until this Monday April 13. Just earn enough money to pay all the taxes for the year. That's just two days before the taxes are actually due on April 15. And then consider this. If the Democrat majority in Washington gets its way most families tax burdens will be even higher. This isn't a Republican versus Democrat debate. I thought president Obama's proposal to eliminate capital gains taxes for small businesses is a pretty good idea. And his pledge to lower taxes for middle class Americans was something Republicans wholeheartedly supported. But the budget that congress is considering doesn't provide that tax relief. And rather than eliminate capital gains taxes for small businesses immediately so they can create jobs right now. Their budget keeps those Texas high until after present Obama's term in office. And most concerning. This budget creates mountains of new debt that will ultimately require higher taxes on all of us and our children. I think that's wrong families are hurting now and small businesses can't create new jobs soon enough. Isn't it time we stopped working for the government that government started working for us. Here's a novel idea for the federal government. Instead of collecting more taxes and then re distributing them through more federal programs. Why don't you just let us keep more of our money in the first place. The federal government should keep a lid on taxes control government spending and borrow less. Rather than increase the size and scope of the federal government so much. That Washington is guaranteeing future tax increases. And Waller added they should also focus on making government work better not making it bigger. It's time to prioritize spending cut taxes to help families pay their bills and stimulate job creation. And let's get control of our national debt so future generations are burdened with unbearable taxes. I urge President Obama and the Democrat led congress to let hard working American families keep more of what they -- like cutting taxes and reining in spending. It's just common sense. I'm sure you'll agree specially on April 15 when your taxes are due. Thank you for listening and have a blessed passover and Easter."