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Alfonse D'Amato: “Indeed, I believe that Senator Allard has offered in a most constructive way an opportunity to begin to give to the…”

On the recordJuly 24, 1998
Indeed, I believe that Senator Allard has offered in a most constructive way an opportunity to begin to give to the small business entrepreneur, and in this case the small community bank, an opportunity to create meaningful competition, to allow retained earnings to be held to avoid double taxation, and to make a very positive impact on financial modernization that will lead to greater competition and in the long run will expand the economy and the tax base for individual small banks, and as a result, benefit all of our citizens. This effort is not only a worthwhile endeavor, it is one that all of us should seek to support, Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Discussing the importance of supporting small community banks and financial modernization.

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