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Jon Fox: “In 1992 when the President ran, he said he wanted a middle class tax cut, to end welfare as we know it and a balanced…”

On the recordMay 9, 1996
In 1992 when the President ran, he said he wanted a middle class tax cut, to end welfare as we know it and a balanced budget amendment. We sent him all 3, he vetoed all 3.
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Jon Fox
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing the President's vetoes of key legislative proposals during a debate.

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