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Chris Smith: “It is not democracy per se that is to be the goal, but rather duly-elected constitutional government that respects…”

On the recordDecember 9, 2013
It is not democracy per se that is to be the goal, but rather duly-elected constitutional government that respects minorities, the separation of power, and fundamental human rights.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith argues for a focus on constitutional governance over mere democracy.

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