On the recordOctober 1, 1909
I am not in favor of levying an income tax such as that which was provided in the bill, in times of peace.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI am not in favor of levying an income tax such as that which was provided in the bill, in times of peace.
Address at the Armory in Portland, Oregon
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