Quote by John Ashcroft

We've got to understand that the whole nature of the way American democracy guards its freedom has been changed.

We've got to understand that the whole nature of the way Ame

Summary

This quote suggests that the traditional way in which American democracy protects its freedom has undergone a significant transformation. It implies that there has been a fundamental shift in the mechanisms or strategies employed in safeguarding democracy. The statement likely emphasizes the importance of recognizing and adapting to these changes, indicating a need for a new approach to ensure the preservation of freedom in contemporary American society.

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Freedom

By John Ashcroft

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