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Victoria C. Woodhull: Now that would be true, if we should attempt free trade and leave the monster Interest with his grip upon our vitals.

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Now that would be true, if we should attempt free trade and leave the monster Interest with his grip upon our vitals.
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Victoria C. Woodhull

Editor's note · Context

Woodhull warns that free trade must be accompanied by the abolition of interest to be effective.

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