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Democracies let their citizens choose for themselves how to invest their
money, their time and their energy.

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Quote BeginningWe remain committed to a positive relationship with the people of Venezuela and have the patience and the persistence necessary to manage our challenging relationship....We will remain focused on our larger, positive hemispheric agenda to consolidate democratic institutions and ensure that the benefits of democracy and open markets reach all citizens.End Quote

Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon, July 17

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    Democracy Roundtable

    Discuss the challenges facing democracy around the world. Share your ideas about democratic governance and find out what representatives from nongovernmental organizations in a variety of disciplines have to say.

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  • U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa Jendayi Frazer
    International Action on Zimbabwe?

    Assistant Secretary of State Jendayi Frazer, saying the U.N. Security Council “missed the opportunity to support the courageous efforts of the Zimbabwean people to change their lives peacefully through elections,” outlines U.S. sanctions she hopes other countries will emulate.

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    The Challenge: Create a short video to complete the phrase "Democracy is...."

    The Prize: Win a trip to the United States to meet leaders of government, the media and the film industry

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  • German Chancellor Angela Merkel and U.S. President Bush

    Thanks to help from such disparate sources as the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations, the World Bank and the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation, many nations are making progress in strengthening democratic practices and combating corruption.

Ejournal USA

Democracy Thrives Around the World

Democracy is an ancient concept, dating back 2,500 years to the Athenian city-state.  But democratic ideals did not take root in the modern world until the late 18th century.  Since that time, this powerful system for social and political organization has spread around the globe and takes as many different forms as there are democratic countries.  One thing remains constant, however: a respect for all citizens’ right to participate in decisions about how they are governed.
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