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Donald M. Payne: I do believe that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is extremely important. We have to work to have the United…

On the recordJune 10, 2008
I do believe that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is extremely important. We have to work to have the United Nations. And we certainly celebrate this 60th anniversary. I urge support for this resolution. I'd like to thank Mr. Berman, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen and, of course, Mr. Fortenberry for this very timely resolution.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

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Speaking in support of a resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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