Charles Sumner: “Because other nations have not undertaken to equalize this burden, is…”

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Because other nations have not undertaken to equalize this burden, is that a reason why we should not set the example?

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Massachusetts

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Sumner challenges the notion that the lack of action by other nations should deter the U.S. from pursuing tax equality.

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Charles Sumner: “Because other nations have not undertaken to equalize this burden, is that a reason why we should not set the example?”