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Bill Clinton: It benefits only 2 percent of all estates in America and provides half of its benefits to about 3,000 families annually.

On the recordSeptember 6, 2000
It benefits only 2 percent of all estates in America and provides half of its benefits to about 3,000 families annually.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement on House of Representatives Action on Estate Tax Legislation

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