06/04/1980
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"We know that whenever the rights of any individual in the world are diminished, our own rights are in danger."
"Our guiding principles will be economic justice, human rights, fair relations among nations, and a search for a peaceful resolution of the world's conflicts and potential conflicts."
"Many had outlived their usefulness or were not providing balanced advice."
"Venezuela took a very early and very strong position on human rights, which we later adopted as our own."