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Jon Kyl: “The proposal, obviously, will raise the taxes of individuals and small businesses by the billions that would be…”

On the recordMay 22, 2001
The proposal, obviously, will raise the taxes of individuals and small businesses by the billions that would be necessary to pay for it. This all boils down to who supports tax relief and who does not. If you support tax relief, vote no on this crippling proposal.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing a motion to recommit related to tax relief during Senate floor debate.

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