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On the recordSeptember 8, 1999
Right, but I guess the point I would like to make is that if the Republican leadership felt $730 million was available for a tax cut, capital gains tax cut for 1 year for some of the wealthiest families in America then I would say I would argue that money is available, should be made available, to veterans.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing the allocation of funds for tax cuts versus veterans' benefits.

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