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Ron Wyden: “I believe what is in the tax bill is going to cause so much pain and suffering to families all across the country, that…”

On the recordOctober 27, 2000
I believe what is in the tax bill is going to cause so much pain and suffering to families all across the country, that the interests of those families who are going to suffer if this tax bill as written becomes law have to come first. First and foremost, I want the Senate to understand that before we are done, I am going to speak at length about exactly what the consequences will be for families all across this country, who needlessly are going to suffer great pain that could be averted, if the bill becomes law as written. In addition, while the majority leadership in the Congress is attempting to throw Oregon's vote on assisted suicide into the trash can, Oregonians are holding on to ballots such as this one. They are wondering if this ballot, this sacred vote, really counts.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Discussing the implications of a tax bill and assisted suicide legislation.

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