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On the recordJune 6, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 10 seconds. I would observe how extraordinary it is that there are those just like these secret accounts held in abusive places abroad, there are those in the wings of the Capitol that oppose this measure and don't want to end tax abuse, but they are unwilling to come to this floor and speak about it. One person who is willing to come to the floor to speak about it is the victorious Bill Pascrell of New Jersey. I am honored to have him join me. He has worked with me in the House Ways and Means Committee to speak against this type of abuse. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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