I say to my friend that the Democrats are not against tax cuts. But I think we have to have our priorities in order. Do we take $90 billion away from senior citizens? As indicated, $1 out of every $3 they have they have to spend on health care. Is that a proper priority that we give tax cuts, $20,000 tax cuts, to people making over $350,000 a year? Is that fair, I say to my friend?
Harry Reid: “I say to my friend that the Democrats are not against tax cuts. But I think we have to have our priorities in order. Do…”
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Discussing the implications of tax cuts on senior citizens during a debate.
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