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If imperfections exist even in the much revered Constitution, it should not be held so sacred that none of its faults can be remedied.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “If imperfections exist even in the much revered Constitution, it should not be held so sacred that none of its faults…”
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She argues that the Constitution should not be considered untouchable and must be open to amendments for improvement.
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