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On the recordAugust 20, 2015
Democracy in the Philippines doesn't mean anything unless people can vote for a government that is willing to control what happens on the ground.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes the importance of effective governance in a democratic system.

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