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John McCain: I do not think you get democracy in half the population living below 88 cents a day.

On the recordMay 6, 2013
I do not think you get democracy in half the population living below 88 cents a day.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain emphasizes poverty's impact on democracy in Timor-Leste.

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