Will of the People
At a press conference yesterday, President Bush had this to say about how he feels about democracy:
Yes, because only democracies are answerable to the will of the people.
You know, it's an interesting debate we're having in America about how we ought to handle Iraq. There's a lot of people -- good, decent people -- saying withdrawal now. They're absolutely wrong. It would be a huge mistake for this country. If you think problems are tough now, imagine what it would be like if the United States leaves before this government has a chance to defend herself, govern herself and listen to the -- and answer to the will of the people.
Yes, because only democracies are answerable to the will of the people.
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