NEW YORK -- Democracies need champions, said U.S. President Joe Biden as he opened up the first ever Summit for Democracy on Thursday, bringing together political leaders and civil society actors from over 100 countries.
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U.S. President Joe Biden convenes a virtual summit with leaders at the Summit for Democracy from the White House on Dec. 9. © Reuters
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