10/25/2017
https://www.congress.gov...
"Our purpose is to walk with citizens and political leaders as they blaze their own democratic trail."
"America should support democracy and liberty overseas not only because it is the right thing to do, but... also because it is in our economic and security interests as well."
"We support democracies around the world because history has taught us too well that democracies that also value the rule of law and individual rights are our best partners and our most reliable allies..."
"I believe it is vital for the Secretary, for his deputies, for senior White House officials, including the President and Vice President, to meet publicly with dissidents and human rights activists."