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Winston Churchill: Democracy is the worst form of government, with the exception of all the other forms.

On the recordJuly 5, 2009
Democracy is the worst form of government, with the exception of all the other forms.
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Winston Churchill

Editor's note · Context

A quote highlighting the flaws and necessity of democracy.

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