Daniel J. Mitchell Quotes

All the forms of double taxation in the current system are punitive and self-destructive because they are literally destroying people's incentive to provide that seed corn for future economic growth.

Daniel J. Mitchell

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  Daniel J. Mitchell
  • Growth
  • Provide
  • Destructive