Famous quote by Wilfrid Laurier

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It is a sound principle of finance, and a still sounder principle of government, that those who have the duty of expendi
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"It is a sound principle of finance, and a still sounder principle of government, that those who have the duty of expending the revenue of a country should also be saddled with the responsibility of levying and providing it"

- Wilfrid Laurier

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This quote by Wilfrid Laurier speaks to the significance of responsibility in government. He is recommending that those who are accountable for investing the income of a country ought to likewise be accountable for collecting it. This is a sound concept of finance and federal government, as it ensures that those in charge of the nation's financial resources are held responsible for their decisions. It also makes sure that the money is being used properly which the government is not overspending. This quote stresses the value of transparency and responsibility in government, and it is a suggestion that those in charge of the nation's financial resources should be held to a high requirement.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Wilfrid Laurier between November 20, 1841 and February 17, 1919. He/she was a famous Statesman from Canada. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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