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On the recordNovember 17, 2011
We believe, frankly, that increasing tax revenues could hurt the economy, but within the context of a bipartisan negotiation with Democrats, clearly they are a reality.
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Jeb Hensarling
Republican · Texas

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Jeb Hensarling acknowledges the divide on tax hikes and suggests that they are a possibility in bipartisan negotiations.

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