On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
There isn't anybody who sits on the top row of this committee who believes that there is going to be tax reform in the next year.
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congress.govThere isn't anybody who sits on the top row of this committee who believes that there is going to be tax reform in the next year.
McDermott expresses skepticism about the likelihood of tax reform occurring soon.
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