Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 12, 2023
I don't think there's anything immutable about 18 percent revenues as a share of GDP.
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Arguing that revenue can be increased by taxing the wealthy.

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