Bill Clinton actually said...

The championing of democracy and human rights serves as a cornerstone of my Administration's foreign policy.

Proclamation 6964—Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week

12/09/1996

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The Endowment has helped consolidate emerging democracies—from South Africa to the former Soviet Union.

Keep in mind, we'll have a press conference later, too.

We can't let them get in the way of moving the path toward peace forward.

We're delighted to have you.