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On the recordApril 15, 1997
as a former U.S. history teacher, I taught that the U.S. Constitution was a living document, let it live. This debate is about the Federal Government's ability to raise taxes. It should be very hard to do and it should not be easy. As a new Member, one of my great privileges is to run on an issue, be able to cosponsor an issue, work for its passage and eventually vote on its passage. The people in my district want this amendment to make it harder to raise taxes. It is time to match political will with political strength. Let us pass this amendment.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois
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Addressing the need for an amendment to make it harder for the Federal Government to raise taxes.

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