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If Congress refuse to listen to and grant what women ask, there is but one course left then to pursue. What is there left for women to do but to become the mothers of the future government?
Victoria Woodhull
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Victoria Woodhull
Age: 89 †
Born: 1838
Born: January 1
Died: 1927
Died: January 1
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I ask the rights to pursue happiness by having a voice in that government to which I am accountable.
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Denounce me for advocating freedom if you can, and I will bear your curse with a better resignation.
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