Democracy is constructed like an edifice, freedom by freedom, right by right, until it reaches its snapping point. (Abdoulaye Wade)

Democracy is constructed like an edifice, freedom by freedom, right by right, until it reaches its snapping point.

Abdoulaye Wade

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