Our commitment to human rights is not new. The United States took the lead in furthering the realization of universal human rights worldwide in the last half of the 20th century. The Department of State's Country Reports on Human Rights Practices are a tangible manifestation of our deep and abiding belief in and commitment to the universality of human rights. They also remind those of us who believe in human freedom and the rule of law of the challenges that lie before us at the beginning of this century. Colin L. Powell - Secretary of State of the United States
11. Indeed these events further strengthened our resolve to help ensure these rights for people everywhere. We will continue to press for human rights, democratic processes, and civil liberties in all countries using the range of tools available to us. Lorne W. Craner – Asst. Secretary of State of the United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
"Those who will give up their freedoms for security, will end up with neither." Ben Franklin
"Freedom and fear are at war. The advance of human freedom -- the great achievement of our time, and the great hope of every time -- now depends on us." George W. Bush - State of the Union address on September 20, 2002
11. Indeed these events further strengthened our resolve to help ensure these rights for people everywhere. We will continue to press for human rights, democratic processes, and civil liberties in all countries using the range of tools available to us. Lorne W. Craner – Asst. Secretary of State of the United States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
"Those who will give up their freedoms for security, will end up with neither." Ben Franklin
"Freedom and fear are at war. The advance of human freedom -- the great achievement of our time, and the great hope of every time -- now depends on us." George W. Bush - State of the Union address on September 20, 2002