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John Sherman: “Justice and fairness dictate that, in any modification of our present laws relating to revenue, the industries and…”

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Justice and fairness dictate that, in any modification of our present laws relating to revenue, the industries and interests which have been encouraged by such laws, and in which our citizens have large investments, should not be ruthlessly injured or destroyed.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes the importance of protecting industries and investments during revenue law modifications.

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