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Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny
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"Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny"

- Gijs de Vries

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Netherland Flag This quote is written / told by Gijs de Vries somewhere between February 22, 1956 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from Netherland. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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