It is so radical that the vast majority of the American people agree with us. And that is that the time is long overdue for profitable corporations and the wealthiest people in our country to start Paying their fair share of taxes. That is, that is true in California, where our union brothers and sisters are working on a tax on billionaires. It is true here in New York City and it is true nationally. Recent polling tells us that over 60% of Americans today say tax rates on large businesses and corporations should be raised. And almost 60% say tax rates on household incomes over $400,000 should be raised. (23:38–24:17)
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Asserts that efforts to ensure billionaires pay fair taxes are happening in California, New York City, and nationally.
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