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Kim Reynolds: Mr. Speaker, Benjamin Franklin once noted in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes. But…

On the recordJune 18, 2003
Mr. Speaker, Benjamin Franklin once noted in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes. But while death may be certain, taxes are immortal. That is because our current tax system plays a cruel joke on farmers and small business owners. Simply put, the death tax stifles growth, discourages savings, stymies job creation, drains resources, and ruins family businesses. It is time we permanently repeal this unfair tax and allow the American Dream to be passed on to our children and future generations.
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Kim Reynolds
Republican · Iowa

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Discussing the impact of the death tax on farmers and small business owners.

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