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On the recordFebruary 25, 2009
Given the severity of the economic downturn that we face, and efforts already under way to try to offset the downturn, it is absolutely clear to me that the very last thing we want to do is raise taxes.
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Sam Brownback
Republican · Kansas

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Brownback emphasizes the need to avoid tax increases during economic downturns.

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