Richard Durbin actually said...

I think if we are going to show leadership in the world and encourage other countries to live up to our standards... it is hypocritical for ...

It helps us to be a leader in human rights and to encourage good conduct around the world to give women and children, those with disabilitie...

When you sign on to a human rights treaty like CEDAW, you are making an international political commitment.

U.S. ratification will send a powerful and unequivocal message about our commitment to equality for women across the globe.