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A heavy progressive tax upon a very large fortune is in no way such a tax upon thrift or industry as a like would be on a small fortune.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York
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Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues that a progressive tax on large fortunes does not penalize hard work or thrift.

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