Political Quotes

On the recordJune 3, 2019
The U.S. cannot be neutral when human rights are trampled with impunity or when crimes against humanity are being committed as we speak.
Said by
Jim McGovern
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

McGovern emphasizes the U.S. stance on human rights violations.

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