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FDR: “The first is a complete honesty at the top in looking after the use of other people's money, and in apportioning and…”

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The first is a complete honesty at the top in looking after the use of other people's money, and in apportioning and paying individual and corporate taxes according to ability to pay.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of honesty in financial dealings and tax responsibilities.

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