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Rex Tillerson: “I believe that respect for human rights and the rule of law are essential foundations for a stable and functioning…”

On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
I believe that respect for human rights and the rule of law are essential foundations for a stable and functioning society.
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Rex Tillerson

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Tillerson emphasizes the importance of human rights for societal stability.

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