The nation's government has just handed me the bill that grants us our civil rights. I am receiving it before you, certain that I am accepting this on behalf of all Argentinean women, and I can feel my hands tremble with joy as they grasp the laurel proclaiming victory.

Evita Peron

Accepting Am Before Behalf Bill Certain Civil Civil Rights Feel Government Grants Grasp Handed Hands I Am I Can Joy Just Laurel Me Nation Our Receiving Rights Tremble Us Victory Women You

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