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During interviews following the bill's passage, GOP leaders enthusiastically expressed their belief that all Americans would soon witness a considerable surge in economic growth, including wage increases and higher incomes. Michael Whatley, chairman of the Republican National Committee, emphasized the importance of this legislation, noting that it represented a decisive moment for the Republican Party and the nation.
“We were at an inflection point with this bill where you were either going to vote for the largest tax increase in American history or the largest tax cut in American history,” Whatley stated, implying that the stakes were notably high for lawmakers during the voting process.