The Conscience of a Conservative · Character
Senator Taft
Late conservative senator praised for his principled stands on labor and foreign policy.
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Also known as The late Senator Taft, Senator Taft
First appearance: vi freedom for labor
Senator Taft shows up with force in VII: Taxes and Spending. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Quoted on the socializing effect of heavy taxation and his agreement with Eisenhower to drastically reduce spending.
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