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On the recordMay 13, 2014
I am in favor of a broad, comprehensive reform, but if that remains as elusive as it has been, a simple idea of asking the wealthiest Americans to pay more for the benefit they get strikes me as a very reasonable thing in and of itself.
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Pat Toomey
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Toomey advocates for wealthier Americans to contribute more to reforms.

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