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Vito Fossella: “I think the underlying issue right now is worthy of a debate... It is very simple. It is not complicated.”

On the recordApril 15, 1999
I think the underlying issue right now is worthy of a debate... It is very simple. It is not complicated.
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Vito Fossella
New York

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Speaking in support of a resolution regarding tax increases during a House debate.

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