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Roger Williams: I think this is an extremely short-sighted approach to raising revenue.

On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
I think this is an extremely short-sighted approach to raising revenue.
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Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the proposal for a financial transactions tax.

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