Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 2018
We passed a tax proposal that is estimated to increase our national debt well over $1 trillion.
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the impact of a tax proposal on national debt.

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