Strong-Man Politics: on Tax Reform

Cut spending and raise taxes to pay off debt

Perot does not advocate any substantial program cuts. His proposals primarily involve cost-cutting efficiency measures-the elimination of waste, the tightening of expansion, and the identification of spurious entitlement claims. His plans also rely heavily on increasing both the efficiency and capacity of the tax-gathering agencies in government. By strengthening the IRS, modernizing its computer capabilities, eliminating loopholes, and shoring up enforcement measures. He believes that much of the federal shortfall can be eliminated.

He admits that his big-government, big-business coalition would require additional tax revenues. Thus he would have a stronger and more efficient IRS.