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There can be no possible opposition to putting it in the law by any man who is anxious to tax corporations as other property is taxed, and who believes that this end can be attained by taxing them as realty.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt argues for the necessity of clear legal provisions for taxing corporations fairly.

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