Political Quotes

On the recordMay 13, 2009
What makes us a democracy is transparency so we can actually see what's happening, and, if something is going wrong, that we have a chance to make it right.
Said by
Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio

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Kucinich emphasizes the importance of transparency in government.

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