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FDR: It is human nature on the part of those who pay graduated taxes to attack all taxes based on the principle of ability to…

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It is human nature on the part of those who pay graduated taxes to attack all taxes based on the principle of ability to pay.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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This quote reflects Roosevelt's understanding of human nature in relation to tax burdens, particularly among those who pay graduated taxes.

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