How George W. Bush Helped Hamas Come to Power
“”Only when the basic institutions that protect a free society are firmly in place—such as a free press, the rule of law, independent courts, political parties—can free elections be held.” Until then, “elections are just as likely to weaken efforts to build democracy as they are to strengthen them.””
#gaza #Hamas #GWBush #Israel #democracy #civilsociety
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