05/19/2009
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"we have always emphasized the importance of universal values--protection of the rights of minorities, protection of the rights of women, free speech, freedom of association, freedom of religion."
"An enduring peace is unsustainable without adequate measures to address reconciliation and accountability."
"Secretary Clinton has placed these programs at the top of our human rights agenda in Iraq."
"My experience in the Foreign Service has taught me that long-term peace and stability are only possible when accompanied by respect for human rights, the rule of law, the fostering of transparent and ..."