Teddy Roosevelt: “The question is in its essence a question of the proper adjustment of…”

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The question is in its essence a question of the proper adjustment of burdens to benefits.

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Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of aligning tax burdens with the benefits received by citizens.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The question is in its essence a question of the proper adjustment of burdens to benefits.”