Political Quotes

On the recordJune 12, 2017
How can we count on you to defend our democracy when we don't see you defending your own democracy?
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Concern about U.S. commitment to defending democracy amid Russian aggression.

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