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Herbert Hoover: We can not fail to recognize the obligations of the Government in support of the public welfare but we must…

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We can not fail to recognize the obligations of the Government in support of the public welfare but we must coincidentally bear in mind the burden of taxes and strive to find relief through some tax reduction.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Hoover emphasizes the need for government support of public welfare while also considering the burden of taxes.

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