We were 50th in credit rating. 50th out of 50 states. Wow. And we also had a massive pension debt and still do. But we were headed the wrong direction. We're 39% funded pensions. 39%. So all of this kind of fell on my shoulders. The first thing I did when I ran was I, I, I pledged that I would fight like hell to get a graduated income tax in Illinois. (17:55–17:58)
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