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On the recordFebruary 28, 1994
first of all, I congratulate my colleague on becoming a grandfather. I am pleased to have him join the ranks. Talk about taxation without representation, that little grandchild of yours faces that.
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Sen. Paul Simon
Illinois

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The speaker congratulates a colleague on becoming a grandfather while discussing taxation issues.

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