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Robert Ehrlich: “Cheesy tax cut promises only make Americans cynical about government. Can you imagine that, putting more money back in…”

On the recordMay 9, 1995
Cheesy tax cut promises only make Americans cynical about government. Can you imagine that, putting more money back in your pocket so you can grow, so you can take a risk, begin a business and hire people? That makes you cynical about government? I think tax fairness is an idea that all Americans understand and endorse irrespective of income level and party affiliation. Fairness. That is an interesting concept. Fairness and equity. My idea of fairness and equity and who is rich and who is not may not comport with yours. Is not that correct?
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Robert Ehrlich
Maryland

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Discussing tax cuts and fairness in government during a floor speech.

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