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On the recordFebruary 11, 2013
Our work in the 1990s proved that calling on the wealthy to pay their fair share is not incompatible with strong economic growth.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine argues that higher taxes on the wealthy can coexist with economic prosperity.

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