As far as domestic democracy, all here present know that democracy means government of the people by the people. While we agree that consultation and participation are essential to every democracy, this is seldom achieved in practice.
Statement by the Independent Expert on the Promotion of a Democratic and Equitable International Order, Brussels Conference on a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly, 16/17 October 2013
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