Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
Democracies are less likely to produce terrorists or weapons of mass destruction because they provide outlets for dissent and they allow for diversity of opinion.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine argues that democracies contribute to global stability and security.

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