It is a sound principle of finance, and a still sounder principle of government, that those who have the duty of expending the revenue of a country should also be saddled with the responsibility of levying and providing it.
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"It is a sound principle of finance, and a still sounder principle of government, that those who have the duty of expending the revenue of a country should also be saddled with the responsibility of levying and providing it." — Wilfrid Laurier #moneywealth #politicsgovernment
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It is a sound principle of finance, and a still sounder principle of government, that those who have the duty of expending the revenue of a country should also be saddled with the responsibility of levying and providing it. — Wilfrid Laurier
About Wilfrid Laurier
Wilfrid Laurier was a Statesman from Canada (1841–1919).
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Who said "It is a sound principle of finance, and a still sounder principle of government…"?
This quote is attributed to Wilfrid Laurier, a Statesman from Canada.
When did Wilfrid Laurier live?
Wilfrid Laurier lived from 1841 – 1919.
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