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Cory Booker

When your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism.

Cory Booker

Patriotism

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Cory Booker is saying that during difficult times like an expensive war and a financial crisis, asking people to contribute their portion of taxes is not about attacking any social group. Instead, it is a way to support the country and show loyalty by sharing the burden fairly.

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