What kind of America do we envision for the future? What kind of America do our constituents expect? I think all of us know, whether it be the Democratic plan or Republican plan, we are going to have some kind of tax relief this year. We have been fighting for it for a long time and it is going to come. But what about it? Americans want greater accessibility and affordability to education, Americans want tax exclusions on home sales, Americans want a child tax credit, Americans want greater exemptions for estate planning. More than ever before, America's prosperity hinges on how we educate and train our people. Every day more Americans find an education out of reach of their pocketbooks. HOPE scholarships are a sensible way to address this problem; so are tax deductions. We must understand that every investment we make today enhances the dividends we receive tomorrow. Yes, let us support the Democratic plan. It offers courage for the future. The American people want nothing less.
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Discussing the need for tax relief and education accessibility in America.
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