[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 12 (Wednesday, February 9, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: February 9, 1994]
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                PLEASE SUPPORT DISCHARGE PETITION NO. 12

  (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, the Constitution says a mass murderer is 
innocent until proven guilty. The IRS says a taxpayer is guilty, 
guilty, and must prove their innocence.

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  Unbelievable, Congress. In fact, Congress should be ashamed of 
themselves.
  Mr. Speaker, today, I have submitted discharge petition No. 12 that 
basically says this: When the IRS points the accusatory finger at the 
American taxpayer, the IRS in any proceeding has the burden of proof.
  Members, if the Constitution is good enough for mass murderers, 
dammit, the Constitution should still be applied to the IRS and the 
taxpayers of this country.
  Discharge petition No. 12. I want your support.

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