On the recordJuly 2, 2013
The United States supports a set of core principles, including opposition to violence, protection of universal human rights, and reform that meets the legitimate aspirations of the people.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBarack Obama: “The United States supports a set of core principles, including opposition to violence, protection of universal human…”
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