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On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
But then we will have a debate about who should bear that burden. And our judgment is the top 2 percent of Americans should bear that burden through a higher effective tax rate.
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Pat Ryan
Democratic · New York

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Ryan emphasizes the need for the wealthy to contribute more through taxes.

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