12/04/2011
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"As a nation and as people, the United States recognizes the dignity of each and every human being."
"People suffering under oppression around the world look to America as a beacon of hope, that shining city on a hill."
"America's commitment to human rights does not just stop at our borders."
"Governments that fail to treat women equally do not allow their societies to reach their full potential."