05/26/2009
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"Preventing mass atrocities is a responsibility that all nations share."
"The actions that can be taken are many--they range from economic to diplomatic interventions, and from non-combat military actions to outright intervention."
"Accordingly, I hereby direct the establishment of an interagency Atrocities Prevention Board within 120 days from the date of this Presidential Study Directive."
"Preventing mass atrocities and genocide is a core national security interest and a core moral responsibility of the United States of America."