Jeff Merkley said "Congressional Republicans need to realize that ‘magic math’ does not exist and tax cuts cost money, even if Republicans want to pretend that they don’t." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 26, 2025

Congressional Republicans need to realize that ‘magic math’ does not exist and tax cuts cost money, even if Republicans want to pretend that they don’t.

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Jeff Merkley

Democratic · Oregon

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nbcnews.com

Editor's note · Context

Merkley emphasizes the real cost of tax cuts despite Republican claims.

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