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Andrew Jackson: “But those who have vested their capital in manufacturing establishments can not expect that the people will continue…”

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But those who have vested their capital in manufacturing establishments can not expect that the people will continue permanently to pay high taxes for their benefit, when the money is not required for any legitimate purpose in the administration of the Government.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Jackson argues that manufacturers cannot expect continued high taxes without legitimate government needs.

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