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“This law will embody the principles that find general consensus among the Iraqi people ... respect for human rights and respect for basic political freedoms, including freedom of religion and the practice of religion and the equality of all citizens.”
Ahmed Chalabi
“These were only a few of the human rights violations by the U.S. in Iraq that the press covered and we followed. We did not intend to insult American people or their values, but only wanted to portray a real tragedy there.”
Bahadir Ozdener
“Strengthening democracy and advancing human rights through the establishment of a National Human Rights Commission that will consider the key recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, will pave the way forward for Sierra Leone.”
Victor Angelo
“If you're part of the chain of events that make that happen, then your human rights responsibility as a government are engaged.”
Alex Neve
“Deny human rights, and however little you may wish to do so, you will find yourself abjectly kneeling at the feet of that old-world god, Force.”
Auberon Herbert
“The reports that are coming out, particularly by Human Rights Watch, merit our very, very serious consideration,”
David Scheffer
“We truly convinced that the respect and protection of human rights and freedoms are the main pillars of a pluralistic democratic society.”
Fatos Nano
“These are the weapons being used for massive human rights violations in key trouble spots around the world.”
Brian Wood
“I believe it's very important for human rights and equal rights that we honor Dr. Martin Luther King. I believe we shouldn't be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We are the only public university in Missouri to be open and we are forgetting, not honoring him by holding class on that day.”
David Torres
“The Human Rights Campaign is one of the most liberal organizations in the country, and their endorsement of Bob Casey just goes to show how far outside the mainstream Bob Casey has become.”
Virginia Davis
