Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 8, 2023
I just think by going to the enforcement lever first, you're putting the cart before the horse.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley emphasizes the need for tax code simplification over enforcement first.

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