Dick Durbin said "I agree completely. When Senator Feingold offered his amendment that said anyone with an estate over $100 million a year will have to pay estate taxes, it was rejected by the Republicans. To think people that wealthy should not pay their taxes, while many seniors have to choose between filling their prescription drug prescriptions or filling their refrigerators with food, I think tells the difference between the two parties when it comes to helping America." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 18, 2000

I agree completely. When Senator Feingold offered his amendment that said anyone with an estate over $100 million a year will have to pay estate taxes, it was rejected by the Republicans. To think people that wealthy should not pay their taxes, while many seniors have to choose between filling their prescription drug prescriptions or filling their refrigerators with food, I think tells the difference between the two parties when it comes to helping America.

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Dick Durbin

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the rejection of an estate tax amendment during a debate.

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