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Andy Harris: “I can't imagine the administration really thought Congress was going to say, 'You know what? Let me fall on my sword and…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
I can't imagine the administration really thought Congress was going to say, 'You know what? Let me fall on my sword and raise taxes and fees in an election year.'
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Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Harris criticizes the administration's expectation for Congress to raise taxes during an election year.

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