John Rockefeller actually said...

I think when you have success you have an even greater obligation to make sure that you're going the extra mile to reimburse the Federal Government for what it does, pay taxes according to not just what your lawyers can tell you you can get away with but what is fair and right.

Context

Emphasizes the responsibility of successful companies to contribute fairly to taxes.

02/29/2012

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