Russell Long said "Don't tax you, don't tax me, tax that fellow behind the tree!" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 26, 2021

Don't tax you, don't tax me, tax that fellow behind the tree!

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Commentary on the tendency of tax reforms to target others rather than oneself.

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