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Ted Yoho: You know, democracy was two wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for dinner. And the sheep always lost in that.

On the recordMay 20, 2013
You know, democracy was two wolves and a sheep deciding what to have for dinner. And the sheep always lost in that.
Said by
Ted Yoho
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Yoho uses a metaphor to illustrate his view on the dangers of democracy.

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