We were witnessing the power of citizens to force their governments to begin a transition to democracy.
Patrick Leahy: “We were witnessing the power of citizens to force their governments to begin a transition to democracy.”
On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
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Leahy reflects on the Arab Spring and its impact on democracy.
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