Nomination of Ernest W. Lefever: hearings before the Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate, Ninety-seventh Congress, first session, on nomination of Ernest W. Lefever, to be assistant secretary of state for human rights and humanitarian affairs, May 18, 19, June 4, and 5, 1981U.S. Government Printing Office, 1981 - 577 páginas |
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... histories and cultures understand human rights . Not all of those of us who work in this field in the new administration have identical views , and there is in fact 12 much need for extended argument on the strategy and 18.
... histories and cultures understand human rights . Not all of those of us who work in this field in the new administration have identical views , and there is in fact 12 much need for extended argument on the strategy and 18.
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... fact of the struggle between the forces of freedom and on one side and totalitarianism on the other side . March 9 , 1981 Edgar C. Bundy , Executive Secretary Wheaton , Illinois Methodist Church Members The nomination of Dr. Ernest ...
... fact of the struggle between the forces of freedom and on one side and totalitarianism on the other side . March 9 , 1981 Edgar C. Bundy , Executive Secretary Wheaton , Illinois Methodist Church Members The nomination of Dr. Ernest ...
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... fact that he believes friends should be supported and enemies should be treated with great caution . I believe the welfare of our own nation would be his top priority . March 6 , 1981 Vicki Frierson , Director United Methodist Esther ...
... fact that he believes friends should be supported and enemies should be treated with great caution . I believe the welfare of our own nation would be his top priority . March 6 , 1981 Vicki Frierson , Director United Methodist Esther ...
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... fact , he was among the first to draw national attention to the complexities of the issue . Having followed his work for many years , I am persuaded that his assessments are grounded in thorough knowledge of the political , legal and ...
... fact , he was among the first to draw national attention to the complexities of the issue . Having followed his work for many years , I am persuaded that his assessments are grounded in thorough knowledge of the political , legal and ...
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... fact that he is an able , knowledgeable , well - balanced , discerning man of unusual intellect and high moral principles . It is my considered opinion that he will discharge his duties and responsibilities in a splendid manner and , in ...
... fact that he is an able , knowledgeable , well - balanced , discerning man of unusual intellect and high moral principles . It is my considered opinion that he will discharge his duties and responsibilities in a splendid manner and , in ...
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Página 204 - Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Men have a right that these wants should be provided for by this wisdom.
Página 66 - Wherever the standard of freedom and independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions, and her prayers be. But she goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all. She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.
Página 323 - Let the names of Whig and Tory be extinct; and let none other be heard among us, than those of a good citizen, an open and resolute friend, and a virtuous supporter of the RIGHTS of MANKIND and of the FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES OF AMERICA.
Página 258 - (B) preparing the statements and reports to Congress required under section 502B of this Act ; "(C) making recommendations to the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the Agency for International Development regarding compliance with sections 116 and 502B of this Act ; and "(D) performing other responsibilities which serve to promote increased observance of internationally recognized human rights by all countries.".
Página 291 - We will match your capacity to inflict suffering with our capacity to endure suffering. We will meet your physical force with soul force. We will not hate you, but we cannot in all good conscience obey your unjust laws.
Página 205 - Circumstances (which with some gentlemen pass for nothing) give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing colour and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial or noxious to mankind.
Página 193 - N'o assistance may be provided under this part to the government of any country which engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights...
Página 290 - Many who have listened to him with respect will never again accord him the same confidence. He has diminished his usefulness to his cause, to his country and to his people.
Página 258 - State shall transmit to the Congress, as part of the presentation materials for security assistance programs proposed for each fiscal year, a full and complete report, prepared with the assistance of the...
Página 188 - Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights...