On the recordJuly 23, 2014
A democracy, as Ben Franklin pointed out, is two wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for lunch. The sheep always loses.
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congress.govTed Yoho: “A democracy, as Ben Franklin pointed out, is two wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for lunch. The sheep always…”
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Yoho critiques democracy, suggesting a republic better protects minority rights.
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