Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 27, 2025
If you think I’m overreacting and sounding the alarm too soon, consider this: It took the Nazis one month, three weeks, two days, eight hours and 40 minutes to dismantle a constitutional republic.
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J.B. Pritzker
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Pritzker warns about the rapid erosion of democracy, referencing historical events.

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