06/10/2014
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"Having founding executives, Presidents, Prime Ministers who voluntarily relinquish their elected role is a critical piece in most countries' transition to democracy."
"I agree that keeping your family and your coworkers secure and providing appropriate support for Americans... is a critical part."
"I would certainly urge that the President look to his legacy, that he look to ways to leave a country that is more democratic."
"Institutions matter which is why the Embassy has been focusing a lot on building up civil society."