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Mitch Landrieu: “I think it would be a real shame to move a $120 billion tax bill through this Congress at this time and have not a part…”

On the recordMay 11, 2004
I think it would be a real shame to move a $120 billion tax bill through this Congress at this time and have not a part of it specifically directed to some of the men and women who are carrying the greatest burden right now. I know our businesspeople of all sizes and shapes are contributing to the overall economy and creating jobs, but there would not be any country to create jobs for if it were not for the men and women in uniform who protect us here and abroad.
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Mitch Landrieu

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Discussing the importance of supporting military personnel in relation to a tax bill.

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