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In December 2021, President Biden launched the Summit for Democracy to prevent “democracy retreating under … outside pressure from autocrats. They seek to advance their own power, export and expand their influence around the world.” Biden called on fellow democracies to join with America and “push back on authoritarianism, fight corruption, promote and protect human rights of people everywhere. To act. To act.” He promised, “The United States is going to lead by example, investing in our democracy, supporting our partners around the world at the same time.” While he was speaking, autocrat Vladimir Putin was massing 100,000 Russian forces...
