On the recordJuly 9, 2002
I rise in proud support and sponsorship of the Armed Forces Tax Relief Act of 2002. As we return from the 4th of July recess, I can think of nothing more appropriate or better to do than to correct the injustice and the wrong code in our tax system that we would take a tax at the very worst time in an armed service member's family's life when they have lost someone in the line of duty, in combat. We, as a government, have said that we will give that family a death benefit. We should not be taxing them on that; we should be helping them. Mr. Speaker, I agree with the gentleman from Texas. This is simply wrong and immoral. We must do something. This act will correct that injustice, and we will say to the family, we are proud of your family member's service to our country. We want to help you in this most difficult time, and we will not increase your burden, but we will stand with you and try to comfort, not tax you.
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