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# Quote of the week - what generosity!
- URL: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/19031/
- Published: 2006-11-14T14:11:20.000Z
- Updated: 2019-02-14T22:35:33.000Z
- Author: openDemocracy Supporters
- Tags: #en, #Migrated, #Import 2026-04-09 18:23

**by Jessica Reed**

One freedom that defines our way of life is the freedom to choose our leaders at the ballot box. We saw that freedom earlier this week, when millions of Americans went to the polls to cast their votes for a new Congress. Whatever your opinion of the outcome, all Americans can take pride in the example our democracy sets for the world by holding elections even in a time of war. - **G. W.Bush, from yesterday's presidential** [**radio address**](http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/11/20061111.html?ref=opendemocracy.net).Thoughts?