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On the recordMarch 17, 2015
A power to dispose of the states forever is manifestly absurd; the earth and the fullness of it belongs to every generation.
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Rich Neal
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Neal cites Jefferson to emphasize the importance of inheritance tax for future generations.

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