On the record
One portion of citizens have no power to deprive another portion of rights and privileges such as are possessed and exercised by themselves.
Said by
Victoria C. Woodhull
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Editor's note · Context
She emphasizes that no group of citizens can deprive another group of their rights and privileges.
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