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Gregory Meeks: But I also believe that the people, just as Dr. Tol had talked about, should have the right to dissent and to give their…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
But I also believe that the people, just as Dr. Tol had talked about, should have the right to dissent and to give their viewpoints and to run in government, and if they get elected, to participate without fear of being persecuted or prosecuted, that is what a democratic society is all about.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks emphasizes the importance of dissent and democratic participation in Turkey.

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