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Susan B. Anthony

When will the men do something besides extend congratulations? I would rather have President Roosevelt say one word to Congress in favor of amending the Constitution to give women the suffrage than to praise me endlessly!

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Anthony is tired of compliments that change nothing. She wants a real push from the president to give women the vote. Praise is easy, she says, so action is what she is asking for, and she asks for it impatiently.

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