The following are quotes illustrating Gov. Schwarzenegger’s opposition to tax increases:

Gov. Schwarzenegger Declared He "Will Not Raise Taxes" In A Second Term." Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared Thursday he will not raise taxes if re-elected as governor, establishing a fundamental contrast in his November race against Democrat Phil Angelides, who wants to boost taxes on the state\’s highest earners and corporations to balance the budget." (Kevin Yamamura, "Governor Rules Out Tax Hikes: Schwarzenegger Draws Clear Line In Race With Angelides," Sacramento Bee, 7/7/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger: "I Will Not Raise Taxes." "\’I totally rule it out,\’ Schwarzenegger said. \’I will not raise taxes.\’" (Kevin Yamamura, "Governor Rules Out Tax Hikes: Schwarzenegger Draws Clear Line In Race With Angelides," Sacramento Bee, 7/7/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Blasts His Opponent\’s History Of Support For Higher Taxes. "\’Our opponent has never met a tax he doesn\’t like, or a tax he won\’t hike,\’ Schwarzenegger said to laughs. \’His message to us is more taxes. Well, here\’s our message to him,\’ leading the group in chants of \’no.\’" (Carla Marinucci and Tom Chorneau, "Governor Speaks To GOP Right; At Party Convention He Uses Immigration To Attack Angelides And Appeal To Conservatives," San Francisco Chronicle, 8/20/06)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Believes Holding The Line On Taxes Has Been Key To California\’s Economic Resurgence. "The governor said his opposition to tax hikes has enabled the economy to grow and returned more money to the state through the existing tax structure. \’The key thing is to work and make sure that we keep our economy stimulated,\’ Schwarzenegger said. \’I mean, this is the very thing that has bailed us out so far. If you increase taxes, that would be the worst thing to do.\’"(Kevin Yamamura, "Governor Rules Out Tax Hikes: Schwarzenegger Draws Clear Line In Race With Angelides," Sacramento Bee, 7/7/06)

CFS Press Secretary Julie Soderlund: "The Governor Opposes Tax Increases." (Bill Ainsworth, "Governor Talks Health Care; Critics Call It \’Too Little, Late,\’ San Diego Union-Tribune, 7/23/06)

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