"An energy tax punishes senior citizens, it punishes rural Americans, if you use electricity it punishes you. This bill will increase your cost of living and may kill your job"
- Newt Gingrich
About this Quote
This quote by Newt Gingrich is a criticism of an energy tax. He is arguing that an energy tax would be detrimental to seniors, rural Americans, and anyone who uses electrical power. He thinks that the energy tax would increase the cost of living for everyone, and could even cause job losses. He is alerting that an energy tax would be a burden on individuals, and ought to be avoided. His message is clear: an energy tax would be a bad idea for everybody. He is advocating for alternative solutions that would not have such a negative influence on individuals.
This quote is written / told by Newt Gingrich somewhere between June 17, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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