Edgar Bronfman, Sr. - The principles governing Western democracies, of which Israel rightly consider...

Edgar Bronfman, Sr. Zitate

The principles governing Western democracies, of which Israel rightly considers itself a part, are based on the assurance that everyone has a vote, but also that the minority needs to yield to the wishes of the majority.

Edgar Bronfman, Sr.

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Deutsche Übersetzung

Die Prinzipien der westlichen Demokratien, von denen sich Israel zu Recht als Teil betrachtet, beruhen auf der Gewissheit, dass alle eine Stimme haben, aber auch, dass die Minderheit den Wünschen der Mehrheit nachgeben muss.

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