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The aim had been to see with how small an amount the National Government could be supported, not how large an amount might be collected.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “The aim had been to see with how small an amount the National Government could be supported, not how large an amount…”
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Blaine critiques the government's approach to revenue collection, focusing on minimal support rather than maximizing income.
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