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Robert Ehrlich: My inquiry to my good friend is, is there anybody in Arizona who thinks they could do better with a few more bucks in…

On the recordMarch 11, 1997
My inquiry to my good friend is, is there anybody in Arizona who thinks they could do better with a few more bucks in their pocket, who believes that a cut in the capital gains rate, or elimination of capital gains differential in this country, will result in an awful lot more economic freedom and capital formation and jobs and wealth creation?
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Robert Ehrlich
Maryland

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Discussing the impact of capital gains tax cuts on economic growth.

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