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On the recordMay 14, 1997
I agree with the gentleman. What has happened, Uncle Sam has been penalizing folks who want to put the free enterprise system to the test and save for the future. Americans should be able to keep more of their hard-earned money, and that is what this bill would allow them to do.
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Dennis Hastert
Illinois

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Discussing the benefits of a bill aimed at allowing Americans to retain more of their earnings.

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