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On the recordJuly 13, 2006
We have to recognize the reality that in many parts of the world what democracy will yield, at least in the short term, may not be what we would wish it to yield and may not be even constant with U.S. interests.
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Susan Rice
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Susan Rice discusses the complexities and challenges of democracy in relation to U.S. interests.

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