As I was saying, the estate and gift taxes are a disincentive to succeed and should be eliminated. I believe it is the right thing to do. I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of the motion to proceed to this bill to repeal the estate and gift taxes.
Michael Roth: “As I was saying, the estate and gift taxes are a disincentive to succeed and should be eliminated. I believe it is the…”
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Advocating for the repeal of estate and gift taxes during Senate floor debate.
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