“Democracy is the destiny of humanity; freedom its indestructible arm.”

— Benito Juárez

As quoted by US President John F. Kennedy in a speech. (29 June 1962)

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President of Mexico during XIX century 1806–1872

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“Democracy is the destiny of humanity; freedom its indestructible arm.”

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