James Traficant said "the Constitution says a mass murderer is innocent until proven guilty. The IRS says a taxpayer is guilty, guilty, and must prove their innocence. Unbelievable, Congress. In fact, Congress should be ashamed of themselves. Mr. Speaker, today, I have submitted discharge petition No. 12 that basically says this: When the IRS points the accusatory finger at the American taxpayer, the IRS in any proceeding has the burden of proof. Members, if the Constitution is good enough for mass murderers, dammit, the Constitution should still be applied to the IRS and the taxpayers of this country. Discharge petition No. 12. I want your support." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 9, 1994

the Constitution says a mass murderer is innocent until proven guilty. The IRS says a taxpayer is guilty, guilty, and must prove their innocence. Unbelievable, Congress. In fact, Congress should be ashamed of themselves. Mr. Speaker, today, I have submitted discharge petition No. 12 that basically says this: When the IRS points the accusatory finger at the American taxpayer, the IRS in any proceeding has the burden of proof. Members, if the Constitution is good enough for mass murderers, dammit, the Constitution should still be applied to the IRS and the taxpayers of this country. Discharge petition No. 12. I want your support.

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James Traficant

Ohio

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govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Traficant addresses the burden of proof in IRS proceedings compared to constitutional rights.

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