Barack Obama actually said...

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.

Context

Obama emphasizes the U.S. commitment to human rights regardless of U.N. membership.

01/14/2009

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