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Hillary Clinton: Democracy must mean more than elections--it must mean support for strong legislatures, independent judiciaries, free…

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
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.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the broader aspects of democracy beyond just elections.

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