[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 96 (Thursday, July 1, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1494]
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                          IRS REPLACEMENT ACT

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                           HON. HENRY BONILLA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 1999

  Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, the Spirit of '76 lives 
today. Two centuries ago, our forefathers rose up in revolt against a 
oppressive tyrant under the banner of no taxation without 
representation. They understood oppressive taxation was a form of 
tyranny, and they committed themselves to secure liberty against all 
odds. Who would have through that we would triumph against that 
century's superpower, the British Empire. Yet, we all know we beat the 
odds and achieved the freedom we all enjoy today.
  Today, taxpayers have had enough of a system that treats them as 
criminals, rather than customers. We need to abolish today's tyrant, 
the Internal Revenue Service, and replace it with a system that treats 
you--the taxpayer--fairly. Today, 76 Members of Congress are joining 
together to recreate that spirit and battle against the odds to make 
this goal a reality. We are introducing legislation that puts the 
Congress on a path to abolishing the IRS and implementing a more fair, 
and simple tax system.
  The struggle for freedom is never ending. I committed to he people of 
the 23rd District that I would fight to abolish the IRS as we know it. 
Today 76 Members of Congress are joining together to keep that 
commitment and end this modern day tyranny. The Founding Fathers did 
not allow the long odds to deter them in their struggle for liberty. 
That Spirit of '76 lives today. My colleagues please join the 76 of us 
in recreating that spirit and cosponsor the IRS Replacement Act.

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