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George H.W. Bush: “Now is not the time to raise taxes on the American people. This economy is getting better.”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2004
Now is not the time to raise taxes on the American people. This economy is getting better.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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President Bush argues against raising taxes, claiming the economy is improving.

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