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James Rogan: “when Congress cuts taxes, people have more freedom. Freedom to decide how to spend the money they earn as they see fit.…”

On the recordMarch 18, 1998
when Congress cuts taxes, people have more freedom. Freedom to decide how to spend the money they earn as they see fit. Freedom to save and invest for their own home, for a new car or a family vacation. Freedom to prepare for their retirement, and freedom to save for their children's education or to continue their own. Freedom to live the American dream, just as their parents and grandparents dared to dream. Mr. Speaker, America is still a land of opportunity for millions of people who have the perseverance and discipline to make it so. Over 1 million immigrants come to our shores each year demonstrating that they, too, believe that America is the land of opportunity. If Congress wants to allow our people to use their talents and hard work to get ahead, it should cut taxes for families. But, if Congress prefers instead to continue imposing ever-greater burdens on our families, the American dream will become just that--a dream.
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James Rogan
California
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Discussing the impact of tax cuts on American families and the concept of the American dream.

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