07/24/2012
https://www.congress.gov...
"There are profound doubts about democracy, particularly after the events of January 6th."
"I think it is a great signal that we are doing this hearing on democracy early in this Congress."
"U.S. leadership in the region is critical because... it has allowed these authoritarian countries to take over, especially China."
"It is your sacrifice that encourages those of us here who are looking at how best to revive, and sustain, and advance our democracy in the United States."