Quote by Richard Cobden

I therefore declare, that if you wish any remission of the taxation which falls upon the homes of the people of England and Wales, you can only find it by reducing the great military establishments, and diminishing the money paid to fighting men in time of peace.


I therefore declare, that if you wish any remission of the t

Summary

In this quote, the speaker asserts that in order to alleviate the burden of taxes imposed on the people's homes in England and Wales, the solution lies in reducing the enormous military expenditures and scaling back on the financial resources allocated towards the military during times of peace. The implication is that by prioritizing and diverting funds away from a bloated military, the government can free up resources to offer relief to taxpayers.

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Peace
By Richard Cobden
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