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Mike Lee: “Democracy isn't the objective. Liberty, peace, and prosperity are. We want the human condition to flourish. Rank…”

On the recordNovember 13, 2020
Democracy isn't the objective. Liberty, peace, and prosperity are. We want the human condition to flourish. Rank democracy, rank democracy can thwart that.
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah
Source
msnbc.com

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Mike Lee expresses a view that prioritizes liberty and prosperity over democracy, suggesting that democracy can be counterproductive.

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