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Paul Ryan: I just want to clarify two errors from the last speaker. First of all, in 8 years we are not talking about cutting…

On the recordApril 18, 2002
I just want to clarify two errors from the last speaker. First of all, in 8 years we are not talking about cutting taxes. In 8 years we are talking about keeping them constant and not raising taxes. The $4 trillion figure that has been mentioned repeatedly is a nonexistent figure. It is a bogus figure. It is not supported by CBO or by the Joint Tax. It is a dreamed-up Washington math figure, and it should be disregarded by those who are watching this debate.
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Paul Ryan
Wisconsin

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Clarifying points made by a previous speaker regarding tax policy and budget figures.

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