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David Weldon: “I think it is good to have a firewall of protection between the people's wallet and the Government of the United States.…”

On the recordApril 15, 1996
I think it is good to have a firewall of protection between the people's wallet and the Government of the United States. I support this amendment. I encourage all of my colleagues to support the amendment. We need this protection for the working people in the United States.
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David Weldon
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for a three-fifths majority to raise taxes during a floor debate.

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