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Jason Smith: I think it is very important that we come to that realization and move on it in a permanent way.

On the recordMay 17, 2017
I think it is very important that we come to that realization and move on it in a permanent way.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

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Smith emphasizes the need for permanent solutions to tax policy issues.

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