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On the recordJuly 13, 2011
Right now this economy is ailing. And we don't believe, nor do I think the American people believe, that raising taxes is the answer.
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Eric Cantor
Virginia

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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor argues against raising taxes as a solution to the economic issues.

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