George W. Bush in The Washington Times

On Tax Reform: Gore’s targeted tax cuts apply to too few people

Bush asked the crowd. “How many of you own hybrid electric-gasoline engine vehicles? Raise your hands.” Not a hand in the crowd could be seen.

“Well,” Bush said, “not too many of you are targeted for that tax cut. Now how many of you own a rooftop photo-voltaic system?” Again, no hands.

“You’re beginning to get the drift of ‘targeted,’ ” Bush said. “It’s always the same in my opponent’s plans - it sounds good until you read the fine print.”

Source: Dave Boyer, Washington Times Nov 2, 2000

On Environment: Can’t sue our way to clean air & water--work with industry

Bush yesterday announced his first environmental initiative: to quicken the cleanup and redevelopment of polluted industrial sites known as brownfields. Bush said that under his plan, state and local governments would work with private industry to develop new environmental standards, rather than battling them in the courtroom. “The government cannot sue its way to clean air and water,” Bush said. Source: Audrey Hudson, Washington Times, p. A4 Apr 4, 2000

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