James Traficant: “A spokesman said the White House will reform the IRS and any…”

On the recordOctober 1, 1997

A spokesman said the White House will reform the IRS and any congressional bill that goes too far will be vetoed; ``veto,'' the magic word. I expect to see Groucho's duck any day here. Beam me up, Mr. Speaker, and it is time for Congress to take a stand. Who is kidding whom? The White House reforming the IRS would be like Barney Fife trying to reform Al Capone. My colleagues know it, I know it, and the American people know it. Let us tell it like it is. If the President wants to carry water for the Internal Revenue Service, let him, and it is time for Congress to strap on the six-shooters and tell the President, ``Make my override. Veto this.'' Let us straighten those bums out.

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Discussing the White House's plans to reform the IRS and the potential for congressional pushback.

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James Traficant: “A spokesman said the White House will reform the IRS and any congressional bill that goes too far will be vetoed…”

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