International Day of Democracy

Happy #DemocracyDay from NDI President Derek Mitchell!

In anticipation of his first #DemocracyDay as president of the National Democratic Institute, Ambassador Derek Mitchell shares a bit about himself (and his dog!) and why he is energized by the opportunity to "ensure that every day can be celebrated as a democracy day. 

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