Political Quotes

On the recordApril 18, 2023
To run an unjust tax system that creates bigger deficits for the sake of wealthy political influence is not a good place for the United States of America to be.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Criticizing the tax system for benefiting the wealthy and increasing deficits.

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