Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 12, 2021
Our democracy was inches from ruin. Our system of government was stretched to the breaking point.
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Thompson reflects on the critical state of democracy during the January 6th events.

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