As in Athens, the right to participate was restricted to men, just as it was also in all later democracies and republics until the twentieth century.
“I want you to know what I have told Australia's Parliament in Canberra - what I told General Petraeus in Kabul - what I told President Obama in the Oval Office this week. Australia will stand firm with our ally the United States.”
“I've never been in a place where winning has hurt the ability to do anything.”