10/02/2006
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"Raising taxes during a period of slow economic growth, however, does not make economic sense."
"Proceeding with the repository program is necessary to protect public safety, health, and the Nation's security."
"The tax relief will have helped the private sector create 800,000 more jobs than there otherwise would have been by the end of 2002."
"The nascent recovery is still vulnerable and can be derailed by adverse shocks such as those arising from a tax increase."