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— John Quincy Adams"The experience of all former ages had shown that of all human governments, democracy was the most unstable, fluctuating and short-lived."
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Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.
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Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a tyrant has made our generation understand that to choose one's government is not necessarily to secure freedom.
— Friedrich August von Hayek
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