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George W. Bush: “It does not make sense to tax marriage when we need to encourage marriage and stable families.”

On the recordApril 27, 2004
It does not make sense to tax marriage when we need to encourage marriage and stable families.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 4181 - Permanent Marriage Penalty Relief Act

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