Now we can see why nondemocratic regimes imperil the security of the world. They stay in power by controlling their populations. This control invaria… - Natan Sharansky

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Now we can see why nondemocratic regimes imperil the security of the world. They stay in power by controlling their populations. This control invariably requires an increasing amount of repression. To justify this repression and maintain internal stability, external enemies must be manufactured.

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About Natan Sharansky

(Russian: Натан Щаранский, born January 20, 1948) is a notable Soviet dissident, Israeli politician and writer.

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Native Name: נתן שרנסקי
Alternative Names: Anatoly Shcharansky Anatoly Sharansky
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The State of Israel is a national home for the entire Jewish people and it is clear to me that there is no dispute between any party or Zionist movement, while the nation-state law was originally intended to reinforce this principle, the most recent amendments to it are of great concern because they drive a wedge between Jews in Israel and in the Diaspora.

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