Amid wealth tax debate, former President Obama says paying his fair share is 'something I insist upon.'
, former President Barack Obama told a largely corporate audience at an event in Utah that he doesn’t “enjoy writing checks to the Treasury Department any more than you do.”
The former president’s comments come as Americans are in the midst of the first tax season under the new White House tax code, which has been criticized for giving the wealthiest taxpayers and corporations a break. "For me to be able to pay my fair share of sustaining this amazing nation so kids coming up behind me are going to have the same opportunities that I do, is something that I insist upon," said Obama.
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