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On the recordJune 12, 2000
For too long, exorbitant tax rates have made it difficult for Americans to pass their savings onto their children, and for small businessmen and farmers to keep their enterprises within the family.
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Bob Franks
New Jersey

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Discussing the impact of the Death Tax on families and small businesses.

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