Political Quotes

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After much study of the question, I am convinced that in this way we can come nearer to doing justice than in any other which has as yet been proposed.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt expresses his belief that a particular approach to taxation will yield greater justice.

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