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“The place where you got to get revenues has to come from the middle class. That's where the huge number of people that are there. So the system does need to be revamped [to tax the rich less and the middle class more.]”

Quote by Orrin Hatch

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Orrin Hatch
Orrin Hatch

Orrin Hatch is an American politician born on March 22, 1934. He is a senior U.S. Senator who has served the state of Utah for many years. Hatch is known for his steadfast conservative stance and extensive legislative experience in the U.S. Senate. more

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