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On the recordFebruary 27, 2001
I have been around politics and politicians for decades. I cannot think of an easier task than to sell people on the idea of cutting their taxes. But it appears the President is having a tough time making the sale even though he has suggested this is good for the economy and that it will provide additional spending power for people in America. Folks are a little skeptical. I think they have a right to be skeptical. If you take a look at the President's proposed tax cut, you will find that Americans like the idea of a tax cut until you suggest to them that we really make choices here on Capitol Hill and in Washington, DC--that you have to make a choice between a tax cut and something else.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing skepticism about the President's proposed tax cut following the State of the Union Address.

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