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John Kerry: I had the pleasure of voting to get rid of the 70 percent and come down to--I think originally we chose two rates, as I…

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
I had the pleasure of voting to get rid of the 70 percent and come down to--I think originally we chose two rates, as I recall it was 28 and 14 under the Reagan proposal.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Kerry reflects on his vote to reduce high tax rates from 70% to lower rates.

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