Recognizing the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

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HRES 953

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Dec 8, 2016

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Commemorative events and holidays Human rights International Affairs International law and treaties Political movements and philosophies Rule of law and government transparency

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Recognizes the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day.

Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.

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Dec 8, 2016

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 8, 2016

Introduced in House

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