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Barbara Boxer: I have a question because my friend made a statement that President Clinton was the first President to suggest that…

On the recordMay 14, 1996
I have a question because my friend made a statement that President Clinton was the first President to suggest that gasoline taxes be used to reduce the deficit. In 1990, under George Bush, there was a tax put in until 1995 on gasoline which was used to reduce the deficit. It was part of an agreement under the leadership of President Bush. So I just wanted to know whether my friend was aware of that.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Addressing a statement about gasoline taxes and deficit reduction during a discussion.

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