Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 11, 2017
I can't give you democracy. I can help you get it, but you have to have the want and the desire.
Said by
Ted Yoho
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Yoho emphasizes that the desire for democracy must come from the people themselves.

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