By giving its advice and consent to my ratification of this Convention, which I urge, the Senate of the United States will demonstrate that the United States is prepared to take effective action on its part to contribute to the establishment of principles of law and justice.
Special Message to the Senate Transmitting Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
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