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Cory Booker: the participation of all members of the society, all the citizens, is important during an election to give legitimacy to…

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
the participation of all members of the society, all the citizens, is important during an election to give legitimacy to the people elected.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of citizen participation in elections for legitimacy.

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