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Douglas L. Peterson: “I am encouraged that we have begun this process and that we are having this hearing. And this is going to be hard. But…”

On the recordMay 17, 2017
I am encouraged that we have begun this process and that we are having this hearing. And this is going to be hard. But because it is hard doesn't mean we shouldn't do it.

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Peterson expresses support for the challenging process of tax reform.

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