It's the very essence of our democracy.

5 seconds sound clip from Batman (1966) - A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away (S1E11) TV Series.

You can hear this line at 00:19:26 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- Through the ventilating system?

- First, I wanna make sure we don't endanger King Boris when we make our entrance.

- Gosh! There could be diplomatic repercussions if we fail this time, Batman.

- That's not the point. What's important is that the world knows that all visitors to these teeming shores are safe, be it a peasant or a king.

- Gee, Batman, I never thought of that. You're right.

- It's the very essence of our democracy.

- Darn it... You have the Queen of Freedom replica what possible good can it do for you to keep me here?

- My fine sovereign friend, in your wildest imagination, you could never begin to conceive my ingenious stratagem.

- If not ransom, then what?

- You, my dear king, have been reduced to a pawn.

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