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On the recordNovember 30, 2015
And I just think we are missing the boat. And I hope this has been a wake-up call today for everybody to hear you all talk about the fact that, even if we were not already convinced that we are missing this opportunity to help the people we represent.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

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Portman expresses urgency for tax reform to help constituents amid economic challenges.

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