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Conor O'Callaghan: “I absolutely believe in the richest in this country paying…”

Featuring: Conor O'Callaghan, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Arizona, District 1

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Published | Video Starts at 03:57

And maybe they're wondering maybe, do you believe in the richest people in this country paying their fair share? How would you respond to those claims and those assertions? Listen, I absolutely believe in the richest in this country paying their fair share. So again, my family came to America with very little. You know, my dad's first job here paid $19,000 a year. The house we left in Ireland was $28,000 with a 15% mortgage. (03:57–04:02)

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Asserts belief that the wealthiest Americans should pay their fair share in taxes.

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