[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H10772]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          SUPPORT THE TERMINATION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be able to report to the people 
of eastern North Carolina that when it comes to providing real relief 
for the American taxpayer, this Congress is finally taking steps in the 
right direction.
  Last week, the House passed an IRS reform bill giving taxpayers new 
and important protection in their dealings with the IRS. This 
legislation represents a significant step toward providing the American 
people with the relief they deserve from their unfair tax burden, but 
it is not enough. In order to truly act in the best interests of the 
taxpayers, this Congress should abolish the lengthy and complicated Tax 
Code and create a shorter, more concise Tax Code.
  I urge my colleagues to continue to work for real tax reform and to 
support the termination of the Internal Revenue Code. Let us give the 
American people a simpler and fairer tax system. The taxpayers deserve 
relief.

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