[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 14 (Monday, April 9, 2001)]
[Page 572]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Statement on House of Representatives Action on Estate Tax Legislation

April 4, 2001

    The House of Representative's action on eliminating the death tax is 
a victory for fairness and a vote for economic growth. I applaud the 
spirit of cooperation in both parties that led to today's result.
    The death tax lacks common sense and thwarts free enterprise. It is 
unfair to families who have devoted their lives to building family farms 
and small businesses. Today's vote is an important step toward restoring 
fairness in the Tax Code by eliminating the double and triple taxation 
that results from the death tax.
    I look forward to continuing to work with Members of Congress from 
both parties to enact real and meaningful tax relief for the American 
people.