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Patrick Leahy: “Democracy only works if everybody can feel that it is a fair election.”

On the recordMay 23, 2001
Democracy only works if everybody can feel that it is a fair election.
Said by
Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
Source
congress.gov
May 23, 2001

Editor's note · Context

Senator Leahy emphasizes the importance of fair elections.

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