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John Cornyn: the Senator is also correct. This would not affect collecting taxes from what people are not paying that they do…

On the recordMarch 20, 2007
the Senator is also correct. This would not affect collecting taxes from what people are not paying that they do legitimately owe now.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Discussing tax collection during a Senate debate.

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