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Mike Rounds: “I think that the fear that comes out of the political process of the concept of raising taxes is, can be mitigated by…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
I think that the fear that comes out of the political process of the concept of raising taxes is, can be mitigated by leadership, by a clear, concise message that you are doing this to make things better for all Americans, and in the end, it is money well spent.
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota

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Discussing the need for leadership to support tax increases for public benefit.

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