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Victoria C. Woodhull: “If it is found that its power under the Constitution to remedy such evils is doubtful, amendments granting it should be…”

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If it is found that its power under the Constitution to remedy such evils is doubtful, amendments granting it should be at once proposed and submitted.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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Woodhull suggests proposing amendments if Congress's power to address issues is uncertain.

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