It has been the hallmark of American democracy, the peaceful transfer of power, which first began with the election where Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the election of 1800, if my memory serves--or if my memory of history serves.
Morelle references historical peaceful transitions of power to underline democratic principles.
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