If it implies a collection of all the revenue for the support of the Government, for the payment of principal and interest of the public debt, pensions, etc., by directly taxing the people, then I am against revenue reform, and confidently believe the people are with me.
Grant opposes revenue reform that relies solely on direct taxation of the people to fund government expenses.
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