On the recordApril 5, 2011
People don't like to pay taxes. But they are more likely to pay taxes if you can make them more confident that they are not going to be wasted by their government.
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congress.govTim Geithner: “People don't like to pay taxes. But they are more likely to pay taxes if you can make them more confident that they are…”
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Geithner emphasizes the need for government accountability to encourage tax compliance.
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