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Delia Ramirez: “We wouldn't be broke if the ultra wealthy paid their fair…”

Featuring: Delia Ramirez, Democratic | U.S. House Illinois, 3rd Congressional District

Introducing the Equal Tax Act with Rep. Ramirez. We need to stop putting wealth over work.

Published April 15, 2026 | Video Starts at 09:26

And then they have the audacity to tell us, Senator, they say, but, but we're broke. All while they're actually giving all the tax breaks to the people that have gotten us into this position to begin with. We wouldn't be broke if the ultra wealthy paid their fair share. And it is why I'm so happy to be here on this gorgeous sunny 91 degree day on tax day, standing with Senator Markey and with the patriotic millionaires, saying … (09:26–09:30)

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Asserts that financial issues would be alleviated if the ultra-wealthy paid fair taxes.

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Introducing the Equal Tax Act with Rep. Ramirez. We need to stop putting wealth over work. | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 06:28-06:35
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Introducing the Equal Tax Act with Rep. Ramirez. We need to stop putting wealth over work. | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 06:28-06:35
“When they pay their taxes, the last word you ever hear from them is a fair tax system.”
Introducing the Equal Tax Act with Rep. Ramirez. We need to stop putting wealth over work. | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 06:42-06:48
“The Equal Tax act would change the law to make sure that more of the money made by the ultra wealthy would be taxed.”
Introducing the Equal Tax Act with Rep. Ramirez. We need to stop putting wealth over work. | Uploaded April 15, 2026 | 10:06-10:13
“We can, in fact, fund affordable housing, free education, healthcare for all.”
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