[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 20 (Wednesday, March 4, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H760]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               AMERICANS WANT FAIRER, SIMPLER TAX SYSTEM

  (Mr. JONES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, on Monday the President indicated that he 
will not support efforts to sunset the Internal Revenue Code and to 
replace it with a fairer, simpler tax system. His statement has caused 
me a great concern, especially since I do not know how much longer 
American families and businesses can afford to shoulder the tremendous 
tax burden they are currently facing. Taxes are simply too high, and 
the Internal Revenue Code is too lengthy and too complicated.
  Polls prove that a fairer, simpler tax system is what the American 
people want. I know from speaking to the people in my district that it 
is not only what they want, it is what they need. I urge the President 
to join those of us who are working to give the American people the tax 
relief they deserve, want and need. It is past time for a fairer, 
simpler tax system in this country.

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