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On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
Even when the other side of the aisle, I've had the argument with Senator Van Hollen, we've never been able to generate much more than 18% of our GDP in tax revenue.
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Lester Johnson
Republican · Wisconsin

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Discussing the challenges of increasing tax revenue in bipartisan discussions.

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