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But at the same time, I think we recognize we can't impose democracy from without, particularly American-style democracy. We need to work with those elements in the region that are moving towards a reformed process and there are a number of them.

Democracy may mean something more than a theoretically absolute popular government, but it assuredly cannot mean anything less.

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.

Democracy is just a reflection of our morals and the things that we believe.

Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.

Democracy is a destiny of humanity which cannot be averted. It can be delayed but not defeated.

Democracy is liberty - a liberty which does not infringe on the liberty nor encroach on the rights of others; a liberty which maintains strict discipline, and makes law its guarantee and the basis of its exercise. This alone is true liberty; this alone can produce true democracy.

Democracy is the only civilized way to govern a country.

Democracy is a daring concept - a hope that we'll be best governed if all of us participate in the act of government. It is meant to be a conversation, a place where the intelligence and local knowledge of the electorate sums together to arrive at actions that reflect the participation of the largest possible number of people.