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Its not a democracy here, its the Middle East
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"It's not a democracy here, it's the Middle East"

- Silvan Shalom

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This quote by Silvan Shalom is a pointer that the Middle East is not a democracy. It is a region of the world that is typically characterized by authoritarian regimes, religious and ethnic divisions, and a lack of civil liberties. The quote indicates that the Middle East is not a place where people can freely express their viewpoints or participate in the political procedure. It is a region where the guideline of law is frequently neglected and where the rights of people are not appreciated. This quote serves as a pointer that the Middle East is a region of the world that is still struggling to attain democracy and liberty. It is a suggestion that the Middle East is a region that requires to be attended to which the worldwide community must interact to make sure that individuals of the Middle East can enjoy the very same rights and freedoms that are enjoyed in other parts of the world.

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Israel Flag This quote is written / told by Silvan Shalom somewhere between October 4, 1958 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Israel. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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