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On the recordNovember 8, 2023
I think the sentiment would be universal that while we're paying our fair share, the wealthy need to pay their fair share too.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the need for the wealthy to contribute fairly to taxes.

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