On the record
Why do not the advocates of States rights contend for the application of the same principle to its fullest extent, and thereby become consistent?
Said by
Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgWhy do not the advocates of States rights contend for the application of the same principle to its fullest extent, and thereby become consistent?
She questions the consistency of advocates for States' rights who do not fully apply their principles.
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