Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans on Senate Passage of the Tax Bill

Washington, DC - "President Bush made a tax cut and simplified tax code the cornerstone of his economic agenda. Senate passage of the President's tax plan makes meaningful, significant, sweeping tax relief a reality. This is good news for small businesses, families and all Americans planning their futures."

"Reduced and revised marginal tax rates will fuel continued growth and will help create the right environment for entrepreneurs to flourish while allowing all Americans to invest, save, and spend more of their own money."