Standing up for human rights and democracy is not just a moral imperative but is in the interest of the United States.
Jeff Merkley: “Standing up for human rights and democracy is not just a moral imperative but is in the interest of the United States.”
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Merkley argues that supporting human rights aligns with U.S. interests.
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