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Victoria C. Woodhull: “Under the rule of an unrestricted commercial intercourse throughout the world, the principle of supply and demand would…”

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Under the rule of an unrestricted commercial intercourse throughout the world, the principle of supply and demand would control the movements of commerce without the aid of legislation; and, when once fully established, it would give stability and security to production everywhere.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

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She advocates for unrestricted commerce, suggesting it would naturally regulate itself without legislative interference.

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