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David Thomas: “I think the Senator from Arkansas stated very clearly the strong feeling that I have received from folks in Wyoming. As…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 1999
I think the Senator from Arkansas stated very clearly the strong feeling that I have received from folks in Wyoming. As I went around as well, when I first talked about tax relief, people kind of rolled their eyes. But when you start talking about the specifics of it--estate taxes and marriage penalty taxes-- when you talk about the kinds of things that are there to encourage retirement funding and educational funding, you really get a great deal more interest in it. I think the Senator pointed out clearly the real philosophical difference. If the money is here, it will be spent for increased government and increased programs rather than going back to the people who really own the money. I thank the Senator.
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David Thomas
New York
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Discussing tax relief and its impact on the public during a Senate floor debate.

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