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Democracy Quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton

“In 2016 our democracy was assaulted by a foreign adversary determined to mislead our people, enflame our divisions, and throw an election to its preferred candidate. That attack succeeded because our immune system had been slowly eroded over years.” quote by Hillary Rodham Clinton
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““In 2016 our democracy was assaulted by a foreign adversary determined to mislead our people, enflame our divisions, and throw an election to its preferred candidate. That attack succeeded because our immune system had been slowly eroded over years.””

Hillary Rodham Clinton

About This Quote

Source Speech: Democratic Resilience Address, Hillary Clinton, 2016

Foreign interference erodes democratic health over time, exploiting weakened societal immunity.

In simple terms: Foreign meddling weakens democracy.

Key Takeaway

Guard democratic institutions vigilantly.

Themes

democracy foreign interference societal health

Mood

concerned defensive

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • election cycles
  • media literacy
  • policy reform
  • civic education

Key Concepts

information warfare social cohesion institutional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies rebuild democratic immunity?
  • What safeguards protect elections?
A Different Perspective

Complex threats also arise from internal polarization.

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