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“I know of no power, indeed, of which a free people ought to be more jealous, than of that of levying taxes and duties.”

Quote by Joseph Story

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Joseph Story was a distinguished figure in the early history of the United States. He served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1812 to 1845. His contributions to American law and legal thought were significant, and he is remembered for his influential writings on constitutional law and his role in shaping the early decisions of the Supreme Court. more

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