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Chris Van Hollen: History has proven that democracies are more peaceful when their people are more prosperous and more secure.

On the recordMarch 9, 2021
History has proven that democracies are more peaceful when their people are more prosperous and more secure.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Linking democracy with peace and prosperity.

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