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2011 IFES Democracy Awards Dinner -- Sen. Patrick Leahy

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Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont accepts the 2011 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award from IFES on Sept. 15. IFES presents the award each year to three individuals -- a Republican, a Democrat and a member of the international community -- who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to democracy and human rights. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida and Judge Johann Kriegler of South Africa were also honored.