George Bush actually said...

Reducing the capital gains tax means Americans who have capital gains at some time in their lives -- about half of our population -- will be able to keep more of their savings to invest for the future.

Context

Letter to the Members of the House of Representatives on Proposed Capital Gains Tax Legislation

09/25/1989

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