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Marilyn Strickland: “The fact is that we are more concerned about millionaires getting a few dollars in tax breaks than we are in providing…”

On the recordJune 23, 2004
The fact is that we are more concerned about millionaires getting a few dollars in tax breaks than we are in providing health care to our veterans. It is a simple fact. The President and the leadership of this House can argue otherwise, but it is true. If we would just simply not be so concerned about giving millionaires more money in tax breaks, we could take care of America's sick and disabled veterans. These people who have fought the battles, paid the price by shedding their blood, losing their limbs. Some have been blinded, disfigured, and horribly wounded in a variety of ways. But this administration cares more for millionaires in terms of getting more money through tax breaks than caring for our veterans.
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Marilyn Strickland
Democratic · Washington

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Addressing the prioritization of tax breaks for millionaires over veterans' health care.

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