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Ron Lewis: “back in 1992, candidate Bill Clinton said, I oppose Federal excise gas tax increases. But in 1993, President Clinton…”

On the recordMay 9, 1996
back in 1992, candidate Bill Clinton said, I oppose Federal excise gas tax increases. But in 1993, President Clinton enacted the largest tax increase in our Nation's history. And buried in that tax package was a $4.8 billion increase in the gas tax. Mr. Speaker, the American people are realizing the cruel effects of the Clinton gas tax right now. As Americans plan for the busiest travel season of the year, gas prices are soaring all over our Nation. The Clinton crunch is hitting our wallets hard. Mr. Speaker, Republicans are committed to rolling back the onerous Clinton gas tax. We want to reverse the tide of the Clinton crunch and not only help people earn more but help people keep more of what they earn. The Clinton tax gas is a regressive tax that hurts all motorists, rich or poor. It is time to repeal the Clinton gas tax.
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Ron Lewis
Kentucky
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Discussing the impact of the gas tax increase enacted by President Clinton.

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