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For me, democracy must deliver a better life for the people.

Of course democracy is good, but it is a process, not a prescription.

Democracy is an extraordinary adventure. It's difficult, full of daring and risk and danger. But it's the greatest gift we have.

I always assume that democracy is the only good form of government, quite frankly, and democracy is always to be preferred.

The beauty of democracy is that an average, random, unremarkable citizen can lead it.

Only a knowledgeable, empowered and vocal citizenry can perform well in democracy.

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.

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

Democracy doesn't require a whole lot of work of its citizens, but it requires some: It requires taking a good look outside once in a while, and considering the bad news and what it might mean, and making the occasional tough choice, and soberly taking stock of what your real interests are.