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Jeanne Shaheen: Well, that only works, though, if you've got an election or a system of democracy that actually works and is not corrupt…

On the recordMay 9, 2011
Well, that only works, though, if you've got an election or a system of democracy that actually works and is not corrupt in the way that the elections ultimately work.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the necessity of a functioning and non-corrupt democratic system.

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