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William Bradley: As Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. said, 'Taxes are the price we pay for civilization.'

On the recordFebruary 9, 2015
As Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. said, 'Taxes are the price we pay for civilization.'
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William Bradley
Democratic · New Jersey

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Bill Bradley emphasizes the importance of taxes for societal structure.

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