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None now think of intrusting that very important department of the government to private enterprise.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “None now think of intrusting that very important department of the government to private enterprise.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects the prevailing sentiment that essential government functions should not be privatized.
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