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On the recordJune 27, 2012
FIRPTA is an idea whose time has come and gone, and, were it fiscally feasible, should be abandoned in its entirety.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez argues for the repeal of FIRPTA due to its negative impact on foreign investment.

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