Elections are one element of a democracy, but without all the other aspects of what we would consider a democratic country-- independent branches of government, a judiciary that is honest, and a legal system that is transparent, that observes the rule of law--those are all elements that make up what a democracy is all about.
Bob Menendez: “Elections are one element of a democracy, but without all the other aspects of what we would consider a democratic…”
On the recordJune 29, 2011
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Menendez emphasizes the importance of various democratic elements beyond just elections.
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