"The present tax codes inhibit the mobility..." - Quote by John F Kennedy
The present tax codes inhibit the mobility and formation of capital, add complexities and inequities which undermine the morale of the taxpayer, and make tax avoidance rather than market factors a prime consideration in too many economic decisions.
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“This is a great country and requires a good deal of all of us, so I can imagine nothing more important than for all of you to continue to work in public affairs and be interested in them, not only to bring up a family, but also give part of your time to your community, your state, and your country.”
“Don't ask 'Why', ask instead, 'Why not'.”
“The world was not meant to be a prison in which man awaits his execution.”
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“The "Ways & Means Committee" is a committee that's supposed to find the Ways to divide up the Means.”
“The income tax has spawned an intrusive bureaucracy, creating so much complexity and red tape that millions of ordinary citizens have to go get some accountant to fill out the forms for them - and then sign under penalty of perjury that it was done right. If you knew how to do it right, you wouldn't have to go to somebody else to have it done, would you?”
“We are going to tax and tax, spend and spend, elect and elect.”