On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
the U.S. will use all available policy tools at its disposal and the full weight of its diplomacy to defend and advocate for broader and stronger support for human rights around the world.
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congress.govBarack Obama: “the U.S. will use all available policy tools at its disposal and the full weight of its diplomacy to defend and advocate…”
Editor's note · Context
Obama emphasizes the U.S. commitment to human rights regardless of U.N. membership.
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