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Brad Sherman: We have seen democracy in Burma or Myanmar move forward. But keep in mind, democracy is not touted as a system that…

On the recordApril 18, 2016
We have seen democracy in Burma or Myanmar move forward. But keep in mind, democracy is not touted as a system that necessarily protects minority rights.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Sherman highlights the progress of democracy in Myanmar while noting its failure to protect minority rights.

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