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Statement by Secretary Mnuchin on President Trump’s Tax Reform Speech | U.S. Department of the Treasury

Statement by Secretary Mnuchin on President Trump’s Tax
Reform Speech
August 30, 2017

Washington – U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today

a er President Trump’s speech on tax reform in Springfield, Missouri:
“Today President Trump rea irmed his commitment to deliver meaningful tax reform to the
American people that is focused on growing the economy, stimulating job creation, increasing
wages, revitalizing small businesses, and expanding economic opportunity for all Americans.
“As the president explained, his vision of tax reform creates good paying jobs, grows wages for
workers, focuses on tax relief for hard working, middle income families, and makes American
businesses more competitive.
“Historically, members of both parties have understood that the tax code is too complicated,
creating a rigged system that only benefits wealthy special interests. We must make it fairer by
leveling the playing field for American workers and job creators, in order to grow the economy
and reinvest trillions of dollars back into our country.
“Americans understand that middle income taxpayers and their families need tax relief and a
simple tax code so they keep more of their paycheck and spend less time filling out their taxes.
“At the Treasury Department, we are committed to continuing to advance the President’s vision
on tax reform while working with Congress to pass a plan that will lead to economic growth and
job creation to benefit all Americans.”
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