Democracy is the worst form of Government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.

Winston Churchill

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Democracy Government Politics

Speaker

Winston Churchill

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Speech

Language

English

Time

1947 1940s 20th century

Occupation

National leader Politician

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United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Churchill, Winston. Address in the House of Commons. House of Commons meeting. 11 Nov. 1947, The Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK.

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Time
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Barry Goldwater
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Language
English
Time
1964 1960s 20th century
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