02/27/2012
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"A strong and healthy democracy in Poland is a vital component of U.S.-Polish relations."
"A strong, independent judiciary is essential to the protection of individual liberties and a functioning democracy."
"Corruption is a major constraint to private sector-led economic growth and poverty reduction in Latin America."
"The most pressing human rights issues for the IDB are lack of respect for human rights and democratic freedoms."