[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 13] [House] [Pages 18686-18687] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]{time} 1020 TAX HIKES (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it's just a few days till all taxpaying Americans will be hit with the largest tax hike in history in the wake of the longest recession since the Great Depression. Given this country's economic condition, I think a huge tax hike is exactly what we don't need. We ought to be creating jobs, boosting the economy. Apparently, the Democrats think a $3.8 trillion tax hike is the answer. I [[Page 18687]] say make the tax rates permanent and let's get this economy moving again with new jobs and investment. Empower small businesses to grow, hire, and expand. They can add more employees, buy more equipment, and rent bigger spaces. We ought to support them by stopping the largest tax hike in history. If we want Americans to prosper, they want, need, and deserve better than the Democrats' massive tax increases. ____________________