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On the recordApril 13, 2000
I certainly believe, Mr. Speaker, if the economy either turns down or experiences some restrictions, that the American people will be heard demanding change, because I still hear it a lot, frustration with this current Tax Code, people who are both paying too much in taxes and also experiencing too much red tape with this Tax Code, spending too much of their time wrestling with this Tax Code. I really believe as the economy goes through its normal cycles and turns down, we will hear loud and clear that this is one of those issues that the American people demand change on, is a simpler, more fair tax system. Frankly, welfare laws changed, not because of Republicans or Democrats, but because the American people demanded it. The budget is balanced not really because Republicans or Democrats, but because the American people demanded it. The American people are going to be demanding a more simple and fair Tax Code.
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Zach Wamp
Tennessee

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Discussing the need for tax reform and the demand for a simpler tax system.

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