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Why republics outlive democracies

By Washington Examiner
Published November 27, 2023 1:01pm ET
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Why republics outlive democracies
FILE- In this June 5, 2012, file photo, the marble statue of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, stands in front of the Athens Academy, as the Greek flag flies in Athens. Bankers, governments and investors are starting to prepare for Greece to drop the euro currency, a move that could spread turmoil throughout the global financial system. A Greek election on Sunday, June 12, 2012, will go a long way toward determining whether it happens. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis, File) | Dimitri Messinis

“The national will is the supreme law of the Republic and on all subjects within the limits of his constitutional powers should be faithfully obeyed by the public servant.” – Martin Van Buren

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