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How often do you think about the Roman Empire?

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Chris Walsh
Director, Global Policy
George W. Bush Institute

Chris Walsh, Director of Freedom and Democracy at the George W. Bush Institute, thinks about the Roman Empire – a lot.

In this video, he takes on the latest viral internet meme and explains what the modern-day United States can learn about democracy from the ancient Roman Empire.

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