On the record
The people have arrived at that degree of understanding of their actual interests, that will not admit of a blind acquiescence in all that even a “People’s Congress” may do.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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Editor's note · Context
Woodhull asserts that the public is becoming more aware of their interests and will no longer accept blind obedience.
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