"For we, the people, understand that our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it. "

All we've been told is that when the rich pay their 'fair share' (and by extension, the numbers of 'rich' then shrink), the rest of the 'many' fare better and are able to make it.

It would appear there is a speechwiter postion open for the king today.

For those interested, apply under the heading of 'Court Jester'.