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On the recordMay 10, 2001
free and fair elections are still a hallmark of democracy. Those countries which still harbor Communist regimes can look with envy upon Italy, where within 7 days the electorate will choose its national leadership in a free and fair election. I would like to congratulate in advance all those who worked so hard to make democracy in Italy a reality.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Discussing the importance of free and fair elections in the context of Italy's upcoming national leadership election.

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