"The American system of democracy is founded on the concept that every citizen has the right to vote, to know that their vote is counted, and that the vote is counted accurately"
- Barbara Mikulski
About this Quote
This quote by Barbara Mikulski speaks with the core of the American system of democracy. It stresses the importance of the right to vote, and the need for people to have confidence that their vote is counted and counted accurately. This is the structure of our democracy, and it is necessary that we secure and promote this right. The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy, and it is our duty to make sure that every citizen is able to exercise this right without worry of their vote not being counted or counted improperly. This quote serves as a pointer of the value of safeguarding and upholding the right to vote, and the requirement for people to have self-confidence that their vote is counted and counted accurately.
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