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Teddy Roosevelt: “In addition to these there is every reason why, when next our system of taxation is revised, the National Government…”

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In addition to these there is every reason why, when next our system of taxation is revised, the National Government should impose a graduated inheritance tax, and, if possible, a graduated income tax.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt advocates for a graduated inheritance and income tax to ensure fairness in taxation.

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