The United States also has a very active role in choosing who replaces them. So it's not this true. You know, they talk about democracy and supporting the voices of the people. Well, There's a pretty heavy hand of the US Government to pick or tilt the scales...on who those people are. because as you said, they want to make sure that the United States is picking someone that they deem as friendly to them and our interests, rather than letting the people speak for themselves. (20:31–20:39)
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