WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy issued the following press release:

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained how the Big Beautiful Bill will result in major savings for Americans as they file their taxes this spring in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor. Kennedy also discussed the demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and encouraged protestors to remain peaceful.

Key excerpts of Kennedy's remarks on tax savings include:

"I know people are thinking: 'I don't like paying taxes.' They are thinking: 'You know, I would rather have to listen to O.J. jokes for the rest of eternity than to have to pay taxes.' Nobody likes to pay taxes. . . . But this year, we have some good news with respect to taxes, and it is a re...