Political Quotes

On the recordApril 9, 2024
Most Americans understand that paying taxes is not just a legal obligation, it's also a duty to their communities and to their country.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the civic duty of paying taxes.

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