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On the recordMarch 30, 2009
Well, I couldn't agree with you more. It's not only what's illegal, but what's legal that should not be legal because it's inequitable to businesses here in the United States.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Doggett emphasizes the need to address legal tax avoidance that harms U.S. businesses.

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