Quote by Cory Booker

Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan where the wealthy pay their fair share. And when your country is in a costly war, with our soldiers sacrificing abroad and our nation facing a debt crisis at home, being asked to pay your fair share isn't class warfare - it's patriotism.

Our platform calls for a balanced deficit reduction plan whe

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of a fair and balanced approach to reducing a country's deficit. It argues that in times of war and economic crisis, asking the wealthy to pay their fair share of taxes is not a form of class warfare, but rather an act of patriotism. It suggests that contributing to the financial stability of the nation, particularly when soldiers are making sacrifices abroad, is a duty that should be fulfilled by all, including the affluent.

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Patriotism

By Cory Booker

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