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"When more of the people's sustenance is exacted through the form of taxation than is necessary to meet the just obligations of government, such exaction becomes ruthless extortion and a violation of the fundamental principles of a free government."
![]() By: | ![]() Grover Cleveland (more quotes by Grover Cleveland or books by/about Grover Cleveland) |
![]() | ![]() (1837-1908) 22nd & 24th US President, mayor and governor in New York state |
![]() Source: | ![]() Second Annual Message, December 1886 |
![]() Categories: | ![]() Government, Integrity, President, Taxation, Theft |
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