Besides, we had a large debt, contracted at home and abroad in our War of Independence; therefore the great power of taxation was conferred upon this Government.
-- Robert Toombs
   
Robert Toombs   Name:
Robert Toombs
Type:
Politician
Nationality:
American
Birth:
July 2, 1810
Death:
December 15, 1885
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