Political Quotes

On the recordMay 17, 2011
If it wanted to be an independent country, then the path was there and it required a minimum of effort on democracy and human rights.
Said by
Benjamin Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin discusses Belarus' need for democracy to achieve independence.

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