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George Boutwell: “In a popular government there must be elections, and in all such governments business interests must be subordinated to…”

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In a popular government there must be elections, and in all such governments business interests must be subordinated to the general welfare.
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George Boutwell
Massachusetts

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He asserts that in a democracy, elections are essential, and business interests should take a backseat to the public good.

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