Democracy must mean more than elections--it must mean support for strong legislatures, independent judiciaries, free press, vibrant civil society, honest police forces, religious freedom, and the rule of law.
Hillary Clinton: “Democracy must mean more than elections--it must mean support for strong legislatures, independent judiciaries, free…”
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Emphasizes the broader aspects of democracy beyond just elections.
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