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Human rights

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jan 18, 2017

The detention facility at Guantanamo undermines American national security.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jul 10, 2016

Such attacks could constitute war crimes and other serious international crimes.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Jun 23, 2016

We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths –- that all of us are created equal –- is the star that guides us still.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 21, 2015

Pakistan's role as one of the largest Muslim democracies is important for peace, security, development, and human rights around the world.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2015

We remain dedicated to working with the international community to improve the human rights situation in North Korea and ensure accountability for human rights violations.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 15, 2015

Our partnership, which is based on mutual respect and common values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, has never been stronger.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Oct 13, 2015

U.S. support for reforms that respect rights and advance opportunities for all of the country's people.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 15, 2015

We will keep fighting, for however long it takes, until we are all able to live free and equal in dignity and rights.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 15, 2015

All people deserve to live free from fear, violence, and discrimination, regardless of who they are or whom they love.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2015

The trade deal that the President hopes to sign is one that is not only good for American workers, good for the American economy, but is one that includes the strongest, oldest human rights protections, labor protections, and environmental protections we've seen in a trade deal.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 5, 2015

The United States condemns the Asad regime's use of brutal violence and human rights abuses and calls on the Asad regime to stop its violent war and allow a political transition in Syria that will forge a credible path to a future of greater freedom, democracy, opportunity, and justice.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 5, 2015

The United States condemns the Asad regime's use of brutal violence and human rights abuses and calls on the Asad regime to stop its violence against the Syrian people and allow a political transition in Syria that will forge a credible path to a future of greater freedom, democracy, opportunity, and justice.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2015

Certain core values like being able to express yourself and your conscience without danger is a human right, a universal right.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2013

We encourage Nigeria to pursue a comprehensive counterterrorism approach that uses law enforcement tools effectively, creates economic opportunity, and ensures that human rights are protected and respected.

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