Declaring the intent to close Guantanamo Bay was a clear message to the international community.
We are going to take a look at what it means in terms of our relation and our aid program.
As bad as this is, as much as it has aggravated the situation--and I plead guilty as one of those who voted for it.
Complying with our treaty obligations also enhances our efforts to advocate for human rights around the world.
Their presence here today speaks volumes about the administration's commitment to implementing human rights treaty obligations.
But I think your leadership is really contributing to it, so thank you.
We have not held a single hearing on U.S. compliance with the human rights treaties that we have ratified.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I thank the Committee for holding this important hearing.
I think it would be a particularly appropriate time for this Subcommittee to look at the specifics of our obligations under that treaty and ...
Reporting alone is not enough.
I think the actions taken by the President shortly after he took the oath of office to make it clear that the United States would deal with ...