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Maxwell Frost: I would only add one word to that, and I would apply it to the other side, that is 'timid.' They are too timid to bring…

On the recordApril 13, 2000
I would only add one word to that, and I would apply it to the other side, that is 'timid.' They are too timid to bring a real bill to the floor that actually changes the code. If my colleagues want a change, they control the committee, they control the process here, albeit temporarily, bring a bill to the floor that changes the code. They do not have, one of the other speakers made some reference to anatomy. I would only say they are very, very timid when it comes to actually solving the problems that face this country.
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Maxwell Frost
Democratic · Florida

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Criticizing the opposition for not proposing substantial changes to the Tax Code.

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