But we've got to get off this train that has been transferring a lot of this country's wealth to the richest Americans through tax policy. You know, The wealthy Americans used to pay a little bit more in taxes, but under, you know, starting with President Reagan and then George W. Bush and now President Obama, the taxes that the wealthiest pay are much, much lower. And that has become a bad deal for working and middle class Americans. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, thank you so much for being with us. Thank you. (08:18–08:33)
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