I believe, in taking the step we did today, in lowering the tax burden upon the American people from 21 percent of GDP to 20 percent of the gross domestic product, we have taken a modest but a very important step in providing relief to all Americans. I commend the Senate today, and the staff, and ask the President to reconsider his proposed veto.
Asa Hutchinson: “I believe, in taking the step we did today, in lowering the tax burden upon the American people from 21 percent of GDP…”
On the recordJuly 30, 1999
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Discussing tax relief legislation passed by the Senate.
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