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The capability to do this would instantly place us at the head of nations, and financially to stand thus, is to complete the measure of our greatness.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “The capability to do this would instantly place us at the head of nations, and financially to stand thus, is to complete…”
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She argues that achieving financial leadership would elevate the United States' status among nations, linking finance to national greatness.
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