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On the recordJuly 12, 2011
But if I could just add, the tax on excessive leverage is where European Union is heading, including the UK.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the need to tax excessive leverage to keep up with international standards.

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