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George H.W. Bush: “He can't tax the rich enough to pay for his promises. Guess who he's going to tax? He's going to tax me and you.”

On the recordMay 3, 2004
He can't tax the rich enough to pay for his promises. Guess who he's going to tax? He's going to tax me and you.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush criticizes John Kerry's tax policies during his campaign.

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