If Ecclesiastical and Civil governments are ordained of God, then I contend that woman has just as much right to sit in solemn counsel in Conventions, Conferences, Associations and General Assemblies, as man--just as much right to sit upon the throne of England, or in the Presidential chair of the United States.
She advocates for women's equal participation in all forms of governance and leadership.
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