05/13/1976
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"Forcing the general taxpayer to carry an unfair burden is not the only defect in this bill."
"Now, in a difficult period for all of you, it is a time to reflect on all that your city means to you."
"There is no justification for singling out the railroads for special treatment."
"At a time when the taxpayer is already carrying the double burden of taxes and inflation, legislation such as this is most inappropriate."