We need effective, articulate, and principled lawmakers in Washington. I don’t think many Republicans in DC understand the tax competition issue. And if they do, I doubt they could give either of these speeches.
I especially appreciate his defense of tax havens.
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Brilliant!
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Most Republicans not only do not understand the tax competition issue, they do not understand basic things like the Constitution, representation, authority, power, economic freedom and political liberty.
“And if they do, I doubt they could give either of these speeches.”
Hannan comes across well and is articulate. But I think his English accent is what impresses people the most.