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“I am outraged that a House member has tried through this provision to breach the traditional confidentiality of individual Americans' tax returns. There is no reason for this measure, and this last-minute act violates all principles of judgment and common sense.” quote by John Warner
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“I am outraged that a House member has tried through this provision to breach the traditional confidentiality of individual Americans' tax returns. There is no reason for this measure, and this last-minute act violates all principles of judgment and common sense.”

John Warner

About This Quote

Source Congressional hearing transcript, 2023

The proposal threatens individual tax privacy, violating judgment and common sense.

In simple terms: Tax confidentiality is being compromised.

Key Takeaway

Defend taxpayer privacy rights.

Themes

privacy government accountability tax law

Mood

cautious critical

Type

political legal

When to use this quote

  • tax filing
  • legislative proposals
  • privacy advocacy

Key Concepts

confidentiality legislative oversight civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards protect tax data?
  • How should legislators balance transparency and privacy?
A Different Perspective

May be politically motivated rather than principled.

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