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It seems to me that it should be the pride of our country, at this moment and on an occasion like this, that it is not to be deterred by history from an endeavor to equalize a burden upon the rich and the poor.
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He expresses pride in the nation's commitment to equalizing the tax burden, regardless of historical precedents.
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